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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2021-10-01
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Series: | Annals of Intensive Care |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13613-021-00932-3 |