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Ugeskrift for laeger · Sep 2009
[Convalescence and decline in physical function level following intensive therapy].
- Jesper B Poulsen, Kirsten Møller, and Anders Perner.
- Intensiv Terapi Afsnit 4131, Abdominalcenteret, Rigshospitalet, DK-2100 København Ø, Denmark. jpoulsen@dadlnet.dk
- Ugeskr. Laeg. 2009 Sep 28; 171 (40): 2916-9.
AbstractMore patients survive critical illness, which emphasises the need to assess outcome measures other than mortality. A prolonged decline in physical function is frequently observed after discharge in the critically ill. Neuromuscular dysfunction and muscle atrophy incurred during intensive care may prolong convalescence after discharge. Thus, strategies to counteract neuromuscular dysfunction and to improve physical outcome may reduce the overall burden of critical illness. This review describes the most common predisposing factors and discusses preventative measures and interventions.
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