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What is the most common cause of muscle weakness in the ICU?
What is the most common cause of muscle weakness in the ICU?
- Guillain–Barré Syndrome
- Loss of muscle mass and strength
- Primary neuromuscular disorders
- ICU-acquired weakness (correct)
Which type of muscles are primarily affected by ICUAW?
Which type of muscles are primarily affected by ICUAW?
- Limb muscles (correct)
- Respiratory muscles
- Facial muscles
- Ocular muscles
What percentage of patients staying in the ICU for over 7 days are diagnosed with ICUAW?
What percentage of patients staying in the ICU for over 7 days are diagnosed with ICUAW?
- 26-65%
- 50%
- 30-57% (correct)
- 10-20%
In what percentage of patients intubated for 5-7 days is ICUAW diagnosed?
In what percentage of patients intubated for 5-7 days is ICUAW diagnosed?
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What is the main characteristic of ICUAW?
What is the main characteristic of ICUAW?
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Study Notes
ICU-Acquired Weakness (ICUAW)
- The most common cause of muscle weakness in the ICU is ICUAW.
Characteristics of ICUAW
- Primarily affects peripheral muscles, not respiratory muscles.
- Affects 25-50% of patients staying in the ICU for over 7 days.
- Diagnosed in 20-30% of patients intubated for 5-7 days.
Key Features of ICUAW
- Main characteristic: diffuse, symmetric, flaccid weakness of the limbs, often accompanied by muscle wasting.
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