Spinal cord series and cases
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Neuromuscular weakness acquired in the intensive care unit (ICU) causes significant impairment in critically ill patients. The spectrum of critical illness neuromuscular disease includes critical illness myopathy, critical illness polyneuropathy or both, and occurs in approximately one-third of patients admitted to the ICU and those who are ventilated for at least 7 days. Recognized risk factors include sepsis, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, multi-organ failure, neuromuscular blocking agents and corticosteroids, however the absence of predisposing factors should not preclude critical illness neuromuscular disease. ⋯ The definitive diagnosis of critical illness myopathy was based on muscle biopsy demonstrating myosin filament loss. Evaluation of new-onset weakness in ICU patients is essential to distinguish neurological causes from complications of critical illness. Signs and symptoms of critical illness neuromuscular disease must be identified early to encourage recovery, promote rehabilitation, and reduce morbidity and mortality.
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Spinal Cord Ser Cases · Jan 2016
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