Naslov
Critical illness polyneuropmyopathy

Autori
Vucelic, Vesna ; Vučičević, Željko ; Degoricija, Vesna ; Trkeš, Vesna

Izvornik
International journal of neurological disorders (2639-7021) 3 (2019), 1; 011-012

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, prikaz, stručni

Ključne riječi
Critical illness polyneuropathy and myopathy ; Polyneuromyopathy ; Mechanical ventilation ; Sepsis ; Multiple organ failure

Sažetak
Critical Illness Polyneuromyopathy (CIPNM) is frequently present in critically ill as a certain degree of symmetric extremity paresis and respiratory muscle weakness. The consequences of this complication may last for months or years after severe illness. It prolongs the stay in ICU and dependence on mechanical ventilation, increases long- term disability and care costs. We report a 58-year old female patient admitted to our Intensive Care Unit for acute respiratory insuffi ciency due to infl uenza pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Thirty-three days of mechanical ventilation and 11 days of extracorporal membrane oxygenation were complicated by severe CIPNM, tetraparesis, mental disorders, and diffi culties in weaning off mechanical ventilation. No specifi c therapy is available for treatment of CIPNM. Preventive, supportive and rehabilitation measures are discussed in the article.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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