Tilt Talk Episode 10: Verticalization + Resistance Training, Adults on ECMO

In this episode, host Jenna Hightower sits down with Dr. Linda Sousse to discuss her newly published research titled: “Use of Structured Exercise Program with Resistance Training and Verticalization in Adults on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Prospective Pilot Study”. Dr. Sousee breaks down this revolutionary care model: combining early verticalization with progressive resistance training for adults on ECMO. She shares her findings on how this dual approach fights muscle wasting and can improve survival outcomes. We explore the exact mechanics of the protocol, how intermittent verticalization via the Total Lift Bed mitigates hemodynamic risks, and what these physical outcomes mean for the future of critical care rehabilitation.