Neuropathies in the critical care unit.
Establishing the correct diagnosis of polyneuropathy is the key to better patient management. A more accurate prognosis can be determined in regard to, not only the problem of difficulty in weaning from the ventilator, but also the institution of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Bolton
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University of Western Ontario, Victoria Hospital, London, Canada.
D001706:Biopsy; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D016638:Critical Illness / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D004594:Electrophysiology; D006801:Humans; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis