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[Axonal polyneuropathy caused by acute multiple organ disease]
G Coletta1, C Costa, U De Bonis
1Regione Piemonte-USL n. 58, Ospedale Civile S. Croce, Cuneo.
Minerva Anestesiologica
|March 1, 1992
Summary
Peripheral nervous system complications, or CIP, can occur during prolonged sepsis and multiple organ failure syndrome (MOFS). These differ from Guillain-Barré
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Neurophysiology
Background:
- Prolonged sepsis and multiple organ failure syndrome (MOFS) are associated with peripheral nervous system complications.
- Critical illness polyneuropathy (CIP) is a recognized complication in intensive care settings.
Observation:
- The authors present a case study of a patient experiencing peripheral nervous system complications.
- This case highlights the clinical presentation and diagnostic challenges of CIP.
Findings:
- CIP is characterized by axonal neuronal damage, evident in electrophysiological studies.
- Cerebrospinal fluid tests typically remain normal in cases of CIP.
- These findings help differentiate CIP from other neuropathies like Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Implications:
- Accurate differentiation of CIP is crucial for appropriate patient management.
- Understanding the electrophysiological markers of CIP aids in diagnosis.
- This case contributes to the literature on critical illness-related neuropathies.