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. 2024 Jul 26;12(21):4853-4855.
doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i21.4853.

Risk factors for intensive-care-unit-acquired weakness

Ming Liu  1 , Yu-Tong Chen  1 , Guang-Liang Wang  2 , Xue-Mei Wu  1   3
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Risk factors for intensive-care-unit-acquired weakness

Ming Liu et al. World J Clin Cases. .

Abstract

Wang et al reported 1063 cases from the initial 14 d of intensive care unit (ICU) stay, and analyzed relevant data such as age, comorbidities, recent dosages, vapor pressure dosages, duration of mechanical ventilation, length of ICU stay, and rehabilitation therapy, which are closely related to ICU-acquired weakness (ICU-AW). It is suggested that the length of ICU stay and the duration of mechanical ventilation are the main factors. ICU-AW is the most common neuromuscular injury in the ICU, which affects clinical progression and outcomes of patients. This manuscript helps to improve the early recognition of ICU-AW, thereby reducing mortality and improving prognosis.

Keywords: Acquired weakness; Intensive care unit; Neuromuscular injury; Prognosis; Risk factors.

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Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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