The role of polyneuropathy in motor convalescence after prolonged mechanical ventilation
FSS Leijten, JE Harinck-de Weerd, DCJ Poortvliet… - Jama, 1995 - jamanetwork.com
Objective.—To test the hypothesis that prolonged motor recovery after long-term ventilation
may be due to polyneuropathy and can be foreseen at an early stage by electromyography
(EMG). Design.—Cohort study with an entry period of 18 months. Polyneuropathy was
identified by EMG studies in the intensive care unit (ICU). During a 1-year follow-up, amount
of time was recorded to reach a rehabilitation end point. Setting.—The general ICU of a
community hospital. Patients.—Fifty patients younger than 75 years who were receiving …
may be due to polyneuropathy and can be foreseen at an early stage by electromyography
(EMG). Design.—Cohort study with an entry period of 18 months. Polyneuropathy was
identified by EMG studies in the intensive care unit (ICU). During a 1-year follow-up, amount
of time was recorded to reach a rehabilitation end point. Setting.—The general ICU of a
community hospital. Patients.—Fifty patients younger than 75 years who were receiving …