Electrical Muscle Stimulation: An Effective Form of Exercise and Early Mobilization to Preserve Muscle Strength in Critically Ill Patients

Electrical Muscle Stimulation: An Effective Form of Exercise and Early Mobilization to Preserve Muscle Strength in Critically Ill Patients

Purpose. This is a secondary analysis of previously published data to investigate the effects of electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) on strength of various muscle groups in critically ill patients. Methods. One hundred forty-two consecutive patients, with APACHE II score≥13, were randomly assigned t...

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Main Authors: Eleftherios Karatzanos, Vasiliki Gerovasili, Dimitrios Zervakis, Elli-Sophia Tripodaki, Kleovoulos Apostolou, Ioannis Vasileiadis, Emmanouil Papadopoulos, Georgios Mitsiou, Dimitra Tsimpouki, Christina Routsi, Serafim Nanas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Critical Care Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/432752

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