Critical illness polyneuromyopathy

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 04 Jul 2016 English Publisher:CMA Joule Inc.Journal:Canadian Medical Association Journal, volume 188, pages 1,104-1,104 (issn: 0820-3946, eissn: 1488-2329,

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Authors: Cameron, Cunningham; Heather, Finlayson;

doi: 10.1503/cmaj.151272

pmid: 27378461

pmc: PMC5056875

Critical illness polyneuromyopathy

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Abstract

Flaccid weakness develops in the limbs or respiratory muscles; the latter may present as difficulty in weaning from ventilation. Sensation may be reduced to pinprick. Reflexes may be present in the acute phase of the illness but are generally reduced or absent. Cranial nerve and autonomic function

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Muscle Weakness, Electromyography, Critical Illness, Neural Conduction, Severity of Illness Index, Respiratory Muscles, Polyneuropathies, Risk Factors, Humans, Muscle, Skeletal, Ventilator Weaning

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