Use of Structured Exercise Program with Resistance Training and Verticalization in Adults on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Prospective Pilot Study

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the feasibility and safety of a structured exercise program during ECMO.
• Prospective pilot study utilizing a structured daily program combining mobility, verticalization, and resistance exercises.
• Focus on evaluating functional performance related to exercise duration.
• The exercise program was feasible and safe for adults on ECMO.
• Increased time spent in exercise sessions correlated with enhanced functional performance.
• Recommendations made for larger controlled studies to assess recovery and long-term outcomes.