| Literature DB >> 20046114 |
Robert D Stevens1, Scott A Marshall, David R Cornblath, Ahmet Hoke, Dale M Needham, Bernard de Jonghe, Naeem A Ali, Tarek Sharshar.
Abstract
Neuromuscular dysfunction is prevalent in critically ill patients, is associated with worse short-term outcomes, and is a determinant of long-term disability in intensive care unit survivors. Diagnosis is made with the help of clinical, electrophysiological, and morphological observations; however, the lack of a consistent nomenclature remains a barrier to research. We propose a simple framework for diagnosing and classifying neuromuscular disorders acquired in critical illness.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 20046114 DOI: 10.1097/CCM.0b013e3181b6ef67
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Crit Care Med ISSN: 0090-3493 Impact factor: 7.598