highlighted the need for robust multi-centre randomised controlled trials with longer term
follow up. This trial aims to explore the feasibility of earlier and enhanced rehabilitation for
patients mechanically ventilated for≥ 5 days and to assess the impact on possible long term
outcome measures for use in a definitive trial. Methods Patients admitted to a large UK
based intensive care unit and invasively ventilated for≥ 5 days were randomised to the …