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ArticleBrain & spine2023

Huge variability in restrictions of mobilization for patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage - A European survey of practice.

Iftakher Hossain, Alexander Younsi, Ana Maria Castaño Leon, Laura Lippa, Péter Tóth, Nicole Terpolilli, Lovisa Tobieson, Francesco Latini, Andreas Raabe, Bart Depreitere and 2 more

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Iftakher HossainNeurocenter, Department of Neurosurgery, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland.
Alexander YounsiDepartment of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
Ana Maria Castaño LeonDepartment of Neurosurgery, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre (imas12), Madrid, Spain.
Laura LippaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Ospedale Niguarda, Milano, Italy.
Péter TóthDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Pecs, Hungary.
Nicole TerpolilliDepartment of Neurosurgery, Munich University Hospital, Munich, Germany.
Lovisa TobiesonDepartment of Neurosurgery of Linköping, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
Francesco LatiniDepartment of Medical Sciences, Section of Neurosurgery, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
Andreas RaabeDepartment of Neurosurgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Bart DepreitereDepartment of Neurosurgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Elham RostamiDepartment of Medical Sciences, Section of Neurosurgery, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
Trauma & Critical Care section of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

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Abstract

Introduction: One of the major goals of neurointensive care is to prevent secondary injuries following aSAH. Bed rest and patient immobilization are practiced in order to decrease the risk of DCI. Research question: To explore the current practices in place concerning the management of patients with aSAH, specifically, protocols and habits regarding restrictions of mobilization and HOB positioning. Material and methods: A survey was designed, modified, and approved by the panel of the Trauma & Critical Care section of the EANS to cover the practice of restrictions of patient mobilization and HOB positioning in patients with aSAH. Results: Twenty-nine physicians from 17 countries completed the questionnaire. The majority (79.3%) stated that non-secured aneurysm and the presence of an EVD were the factors related to the establishment of restriction of mobilization. The average duration of the restriction varied widely ranging between 1 and 21 days. The presence of an EVD (13.8%) was found to be the main reason to recommend restriction of HOB elevation. The average duration of restriction of HOB positioning ranged between 3 and 14 days. Rebleeding or complications related to CSF over-drainage were found to be related to these restrictions. Discussion and conclusion: Restriction of patient mobilization regimens vary widely in Europe. Current limited evidence does not support an increased risk of DCI rather the early mobilization might be beneficial. Large prospective studies and/or the initiative of a RCT are needed to understand the significance of early mobilization on the outcome of patients with aSAH.

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Cerebral vasospasmEarly mobilizationHead-of-bed elevationSubarachnoid hemorrhage

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PMCPMC10293289

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