[Convalescence and decline in physical function level following intensive therapy]

J.B. Poulsen; K. Moller; A. Perner

[Convalescence and decline in physical function level following intensive therapy]

J.B. Poulsen, K. Moller, A. Perner

Abstract

More patients survive critical illness, which emphasises the need to assess outcome measures other than mortality. A prolonged decline in physical function is frequently observed after discharge in the critically ill. Neuromuscular dysfunction and muscle atrophy incurred during intensive care may prolong convalescence after discharge. Thus, strategies to counteract neuromuscular dysfunction and to improve physical outcome may reduce the overall burden of critical illness. This review describes the most common predisposing factors and discusses preventative measures and interventions
Udgivelsesdato: 2009/9/28

Originalsprog	Dansk
Tidsskrift	Ugeskrift for læger
Vol/bind	171
Udgave nummer	40
Sider (fra-til)	2916-2919
Antal sider	3
ISSN	0041-5782
Status	Udgivet - 2009

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