Critical illness-associated limb and diaphragmatic weakness
Valentine Le Stang,
Nicola Latronico,
Martin Dres
et al.
Abstract:Purpose of review
In the current review, we aim to highlight the evolving evidence on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of critical illness weakness (CIW) and critical illness associated diaphragmatic weakness (CIDW).
Recent findings
In the ICU, several risk factors can lead to CIW and CIDW. Recent evidence suggests that they have different pathophysiological mechanisms and impact on outcomes, although they share common risk factors and may overla… Show more
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