Effect of Passive Range of Motion Exercises on Hemodynamic Status among Adult Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Background: Critically ill and mechanically ventilated patients are often completely immobilized. The impact of immobility on the patient may encompass functional decline; however, through passive activity delivered manually by nurses, hemodynamic stability can be maintained. Aim: To evaluate the effect of passive range of motion exercise on hemodynamic status among adult mechanically ventilated patients. Research design: A Quasi-experimental (One-group pretest-posttest) research design was used. Setting: This study was conducted at intensive care unit at Um El Masryeen Hospital. Subjects: A convenience sample of sixty adult mechanically ventilated patients meeting the inclusion criteria was recruited. Tools: Tool (I): Critically ill patient assessment tool. Part (1): demographic and medical assessment tool, Part (II): ventilator parameters assessment tool. Tool (II): Hemodynamic parameters assessment tool. Tool (III): passive range of motion exercises assessment tool Results: The study found that hemodynamic parameters in mechanically ventilated patients remained stable across all measurement periods, with no significant changes or clinically meaningful effects from passive range of motion exercises. However, Glasgow Coma Scale scores strongly correlated with hemodynamic measures and body mass index significantly influenced ventilator mode selection Conclusion: There is no statistically significant relation between passive range of motion exercises and hemodynamic status among adult mechanically ventilated patients. throughout the four periods of the study Recommendations: Develop tailored protocols based on body mass index and gender, incorporate passive range of motion exercises into standard intensive care unit protocols.