Table 1 Treatment regimes for study and control groups
Study group – mobilised
Control group –
immobilised
1 Walking around the unit Bed rest
2 Fetching own meals and refreshments Bed rest
3 Take care of own personal hygiene Bed rest
4 Sleep with elevated back rest
5 Allow use of toilet
6 Sneeze with mouth open
7 Avoid nasal blood pressure-raising activities
8 Drink and/or eat cold or lukewarm
9 Avoid nose picking
10 Allow short lukewarm baths