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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Intensive Care Unit-acquired Weakness in Patients With COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Ya-Chi ChuangSz-Iuan ShiuYu-Chun LeeYu Lin TsaiYuan-Yang Cheng
Published in: Journal of intensive care medicine (2024)
The prevalence of ICUAW in patients with COVID-19 was considered relatively high. Older age, pre-existing hypertension, medical intervention of prone position, NMBA use, needed tracheostomy and RRT were likely risk factors. In the future, interdisciplinary medical team should pay attention to high-risk groups for ICUAW prevention and early treatments.
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