Figure 1.

The rehabilitation protocol used in our hospital. (1) We first assessed the level of consciousness. If the patient was awake and could follow easy instructions, we assessed their vital signs and physical findings. If satisfactory, we performed rehabilitation exercises out of bed as shown in the double-line box. Otherwise, we discussed with the physician whether it was possible to perform rehabilitation exercises. (2) If the patient showed restlessness, we also discussed this same issue with the physician. (3) If the patient did not react to stimuli and could not follow easy instructions, we performed rehabilitation on the bed as shown in the double-dashed-line box. If the patient met any of the criteria in the dashed-line box, we ceased rehabilitation. MAP = mean arterial pressure, HR = heart rate, FiO₂ = fraction of inspiratory oxygen, RR = respiratory rate, and ROM = range of motion.