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[Convalescence and decline in physical function level following intensive therapy].

Jesper B Poulsen1, Kirsten Møller, Anders Perner

  • 1Intensiv Terapi Afsnit 4131, Abdominalcenteret, Rigshospitalet, DK-2100 København Ø, Denmark. jpoulsen@dadlnet.dk

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More patients survive critical illness, highlighting the need for better physical function assessments post-discharge. This review explores strategies to combat neuromuscular dysfunction and muscle atrophy, improving recovery for critically ill patients.

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Published on: September 30, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Critical care medicine
  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation science

Context:

  • Increasing survival rates from critical illness necessitate evaluation beyond mortality.
  • Critically ill patients often experience prolonged physical function decline post-discharge.
  • Neuromuscular dysfunction and muscle atrophy are key contributors to extended convalescence.

Purpose:

  • To review predisposing factors for physical decline in critical illness survivors.
  • To discuss preventative strategies and interventions for neuromuscular dysfunction.
  • To improve physical outcomes and reduce the burden of critical illness.

Summary:

  • Critical illness survivors face significant physical function decline due to neuromuscular issues.
  • Intensive care unit stays can lead to muscle atrophy and prolonged recovery.
  • This review details factors contributing to this decline and outlines management approaches.

Impact:

  • Informing clinical practice to enhance recovery trajectories for critical illness survivors.
  • Guiding the development of targeted interventions to mitigate long-term physical impairments.
  • Reducing the overall burden of critical illness by improving patient function and quality of life.