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Walking Towards Recovery: Promoting a Mobilization Culture for Patients with Femoral Lines

At the VCSQI Fall Quarterly Meeting, Brett Mitchell and Garretson Gellert, Physical Therapists from UVA, delivered an insightful presentation on Moving Towards Recovery, emphasizing the importance of early mobilization for ECMO patients. They highlighted innovative dual-lumen cannula technology, which enhances patient movement and long-term rehabilitation outcomes. Their discussion also explored the role of physical therapy in bridging short-term interventions to sustained recovery, reinforcing the holistic approach needed for optimal patient care.

Presenter(s):

Brett Mitchell, Physical Therapist, UVA
Garretson Gellert, Physical Therapist, UVA

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