What is the diagnostic accuracy of single nerve conduction studies and muscle ultrasound to identify critical illness polyneuromyopathy: a prospective cohort study

What is the diagnostic accuracy of single nerve conduction studies and muscle ultrasound to identify critical illness polyneuromyopathy: a prospective cohort study

Abstract Background Critical illness polyneuromyopathy (CIPNM) is a major cause of weakness in intensive care unit (ICU) patients, but current diagnostic tests are limited. We evaluated the generalizability and validity of single nerve conduction studies (NCS) and muscle ultrasound testing to identi...

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Main Authors: Daniel A. Kelmenson, Dianna Quan, Marc Moss
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Critical care
Critical care outcomes
Critical illness
Muscle weakness
Muscular diseases
Polyneuropathies
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-018-2281-9

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