Muscle Loss
Conditions
Brief summary
ICUacquired weakness is a common complication of critical illness, particularly in patients receiving mechanical ventilation and/or suffering from conditions leading to the systemic inflammatory response syndrome.
Detailed description
The weakness and disability that result from these neuromuscular disorders can dominate the lont-term course and impede recovery. In this observational study we try to measure muscle mass and body composition by echocardiography and BIVA at admission and on day 2, 5
Interventions
measurement of muscle mass by echocardiography
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* all acute admitted patients in ICU
Exclusion criteria
* age \< 18 * stay on ICU \< 48 hours * use of corticosteroids * neurological diseases * acute kidney injure / nead of CVVH
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| change in muscle mass measurements during ICU stay | baseline, day 2 and day 5 | measurement by echography |
Countries
Netherlands