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The Role of Polyneuropathy in Motor Convalescence After Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation
JAMA 274:1221-1225, Leijten,F.S.,et al, 1995
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Article Abstract
Polyneuropathy in the critically ill is related to multiple failure and gram-negative sepsis,is associated with higher mortality,and causes important rehabilitation problems.EMG recordings in the ICU can identify patients at risk.
 
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