Intensive Care Unit—Acquired Weakness in Children: A Prospective Observational Study Using Simplified Serial Electrophysiological Testing (PEDCIMP Study)
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DOI: 10.1007/s12028-020-01123-x
Abstract: To study the incidence and time of onset of intensive care unit—acquired weakness in a prospective cohort of children (2–12 years) by serial simplified electrophysiological assessment (Pediatric Critical Illness Myopathy Polyneuropathy study, PEDCIMP). A single-center,… read more here.
Keywords: care unit; intensive care; study; care ... See more keywords
Acquired neuromuscular dysfunction in the intensive care unit.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enfi.2018.03.001
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Polyneuropathy and myopathy, grouped under the term «intensive care unit-acquired weakness» (ICUAW), are neuromuscular pathologies to which patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) are susceptible. They are multifactorial pathologies, prolonged connection to a… read more here.
Keywords: acquired neuromuscular; care unit; intensive care; unit acquired ... See more keywords
Clinical Application of Ultrasound in Intensive Care Unit-Acquired Weakness.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1038-5614
Abstract: Intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW) is common and prolongs the duration of mechanical ventilation and ICU length of stay and is also a leading cause of physical restriction up to five years later. Developing diagnostic… read more here.
Keywords: care unit; muscle; intensive care; weakness ... See more keywords
Intensive Care Unit-Acquired Weakness: Neuropathology.
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DOI: 10.1097/wnp.0000000000000660
Abstract: There is extensive evidence in the literature that both peripheral nerve fibers and muscle fibers are affected in the course of intensive care unit-acquired weakness. Peripheral nerve lesion is characterized by axonal degeneration, without inflammatory… read more here.
Keywords: care; unit acquired; acquired weakness; intensive care ... See more keywords