Clinical review: intensive care unit acquired weakness
Abstract
A substantial number of patients admitted to the ICU because of an acute illness, complicated surgery, severe trauma, or burn injury will develop a de novo form of muscle weakness during the ICU stay that is referred to as “intensive care unit acquired weakness” (ICUAW). This ICUAW evoked by critical illness can be due to axonal neuropathy, primary myopathy, or both. Underlying pathophysiological mechanisms comprise microvascular, electrical,...
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Title
Clinical review: intensive care unit acquired weakness
Published Date
Dec 1, 2015
Journal
Volume
19
Issue
1
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