Abstract
Muscle weakness is prevalent in critically ill patients and can have a dramatic effect on short- and long-term outcomes, yet there are currently no interventions with proven efficacy in preventing or treating this complication. In a new randomized trial, researchers found that serial electrical muscle stimulation significantly mitigated ultrasound-defined muscle atrophy, and the treatment was not linked to adverse effects. Although preliminary, these results, together with other recent studies, indicate a paradigm shift to a proactive approach in managing neuromuscular complications in the ICU.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 1002 |
Journal | Critical Care |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 6 |
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State | Published - Nov 9 2009 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine