Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation of the Quadriceps and Diaphragm in Critically Ill Patients: A Pilot Study

Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation of the Quadriceps and Diaphragm in Critically Ill Patients: A Pilot Study

Background. Deep and respiratory muscle disorders are commonly observed in critically ill patients. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is an alternative to mobilize and to exercise that does not require active patient participation and can be used on bedridden patients. Objective. Evaluate...

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Main Authors: Marcela Aparecida Leite, Erica Fernanda Osaku, Jaqueline Albert, Claudia Rejane Lima de Macedo Costa, Alessandra Madalena Garcia, Francieli do Nascimento Czapiesvski, Suely Mariko Ogasawara, Gladson Ricardo Flor Bertolini, Amaury Cezar Jorge, Péricles Almeida Delfino Duarte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Critical Care Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4298583

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4298583

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