| Critical illness polyneuropathy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 14621502 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Over the past three decades, there has been an increasing interest in cases of profound muscle weakness in critically ill, mechanically ventilated patients. Potential causes for these acute weakness syndromes are multiple and include disorders of the peripheral nerves, the neuromuscular junction, and muscle (Sliwa, 2000). This article will provide an overview of one potential cause of an acute weakness syndrome affecting peripheral nerves, critical illness polyneuropathy (CIP). A case study concerning a 32-year-old male who suffered multiple traumatic injuries, and who was treated for more than two years, is presented to illustrate the course of the syndrome. He required extensive interdisciplinary involvement to achieve independence in spite of ongoing neurological impairments. |
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Authors:
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P Bovan; W Blackburn; P Potter |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Axone (Dartmouth, N.S.) Volume: 22 ISSN: 0834-7824 ISO Abbreviation: Axone Publication Date: 2001 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-11-18 Completed Date: 2003-12-17 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8804393 Medline TA: Axone Country: Canada |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 25-9 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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St. Joseph's Health Care, Parkwood Hospital, 801 Commissioners Rd E, London, Ontario N6C 5J1. pam.bovan@sjhc.london.on.ca |
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Adult Causality Humans Incidence Intensive Care / methods Male Multiple Trauma / complications Patient Care Planning Patient Care Team Polyneuropathies* / diagnosis, epidemiology, etiology, therapy |
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