Handgrip strength to predict extubation outcome: a prospective multicenter trial

Handgrip strength to predict extubation outcome: a prospective multicenter trial

Abstract Background ICU-acquired weakness (ICUAW) has been shown to be associated with prolonged duration of mechanical ventilation and extubation failure. It is usually assessed through Medical Research Council (MRC) score, a time-consuming score performed by physiotherapists. Handgrip strength (HG...

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Main Authors: Guillaume Cottereau, Jonathan Messika, Bruno Megarbane, Laurent Guérin, Daniel da Silva, Caroline Bornstain, Matilde Santos, Jean-Damien Ricard, Benjamin Sztrymf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-10-01
Series:Annals of Intensive Care
Subjects:
Handgrip
Intensive care unit-acquired weakness
Weaning
Extubation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13613-021-00932-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13613-021-00932-3

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