Abstract:Background Muscle weakness is exceedingly common in critical illness patients and is well described. However, information on the risk factors of muscle weakness in critically ill patients who received extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support are lacking. Our study aims to clarify the risk factors of ICU-acquired weakness (ICU-AW) in ECMO patients to help early recognize potential weakness. Methods We conducted a retrospective study of critical ill patients who used ECMO during their ICU stay. ICU-AW … Show more
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