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Table 2 Definition of PICU Up! performance measures [34]

From: Impact of a multifaceted early mobility intervention for critically ill children — the PICU Up! trial: study protocol for a multicenter stepped-wedge cluster randomized controlled trial

Element

Days eligible

Performance

A

All days

≥ 6 pain assessments/24 h using a validated pediatric pain scoring scale

B

Days when receiving invasive mechanical ventilation

Screened for extubation readiness trial once daily if receiving invasive mechanical ventilation

C

Days when receiving sedation and/or invasive mechanical ventilation

≥ 6 sedation assessments/24 h using a validated sedation scale and sedation goal documentation if receiving sedation and/or invasive mechanical ventilation

D

Days when the patient is at risk for delirium

≥ 2 delirium screening assessments using a validated pediatric delirium screening tool

E

All days

Documentation of mobility goal AND highest level of mobility achieved each day

F

All days

A family member was educated on PICU Up! and/or participated in rounds/conferences/mobility