Acquired weakness, handgrip strength, and mortality in critically ill patients.

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Abstract

ICU-acquired paresis (ICUAP) is common in survivors of critical illness. There is significant associated morbidity, including prolonged time on the ventilator and longer hospital stay. However, it is unclear whether ICUAP is independently associated with mortality, as sicker patients are more prone and existing studies have not adjusted for this.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Am J Respir Crit Care Med

Title: American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

Publisher: American Thoracic Society

ISSN (Electronic): 1535-4970

ISSN (Print): 1073-449X

Publication date (Electronic): Aug 01 2008

Volume: 178

Issue: 3

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[1 ] Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Ohio State University, 473 W. 12th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43221, USA. Naeem.ali@osumc.edu

Article

Publisher Item ID: 200712-1829OC

DOI: 10.1164/rccm.200712-1829OC

PubMed ID: 18511703

SO-VID: a47ad7f1-5042-4375-a8a6-b008667e089b

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