Long-term outcome of critical illness polyneuropathy

• Published in: Muscle & nerve Vol. 23; no. S9; pp. S49 - S52
• Main Author: Zifko, Udo A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York John Wiley & Sons, Inc 2000; Wiley
• Subjects: Biological and medical sciences; Cranial nerves. Spinal roots. Peripheral nerves. Autonomic nervous system. Gustation. Olfaction; critical illness; Medical sciences; Nervous system (semeiology, syndromes); Neurology; neurophysiology; outcome; polyneuropathy; sepsis; Human; Nerve conduction; Electrodiagnosis; Peroneal nerve; Nervous system diseases; Cubital nerve; Sensory nerve; Action potential; Motor nerve; Peripheral nerve disease; Polyneuropathy

The aim of this study was to describe the outcome of patients with critical illness polyneuropathy (CIP). Twenty‐six patients with CIP were studied to determine the clinical and electrophysiological profile 13–24 months after the onset of CIP. Seven patients refused to participate in the study; 6 pa...