Neuromuscular dysfunction in critical illness: what are we dealing with?
Neuromuscular weakness is a very common and debilitating problem for survivors of critical illness. Neurophysiological abnormalities are almost ubiquitous in these patients, and often favour a diagnosis of axonal polyneuropathy, whereas muscle histology, where available, reveals a high incidence of atrophy and necrosis. The precise nature and aetiology of this complex disorder is not yet well understood.
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Intensive Care Unit, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London, UK. S.A.Sims@mds.qmw.ac.uk
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