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Table 3 LIPPSMAck POP ambulation protocol

From: The LIPPSMAck POP (Lung Infection Prevention Post Surgery - Major Abdominal - with Pre-Operative Physiotherapy) trial: study protocol for a multi-centre randomised controlled trial

Stage 1 (Safety)

Sit over edge of bed/sit in chair minimum of 2 min

Stage 2 (Safety)

March on spot 0–1 min

Stage 3 (Ambulation)

March on spot/walk away from bedside 1–3 min

Stage 4 (Ambulation)

March on spot/walk away from bedside 3–6 min

Stage 5 (Ambulation)

Walk away from bedside 6–10 min

Stage 6 (Ambulation)

Walk away from bedside 10–15 min

Stage 7 (Ambulation)

Walk away from bedside >15 min