Maximum inspiratory pressure, a surrogate parameter for the assessment of ICU-acquired weakness

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Physical examination has been advocated as a primary determinant of ICU-acquired weakness (ICU-AW). The purpose of the study is to investigate ICU-AW development by using Maximum Inspiratory Pressure (MIP) as a surrogate parameter of...

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Main Authors: Gerovasili Vasiliki, Tripodaki Elli, Pitsolis Theodore, Dimopoulos Stavros, Karatzanos Eleftherios, Zervakis Dimitrios, Vasileiadis Ioannis, Tzanis Georgios, Routsi Christina, Nanas Serafim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2253/11/14