Is transcutaneous electrical muscle stimulation an alternative for preventing acquired muscle weakness in the pediatric intensive care unit? A scoping review.
Paulo André Freire MagalhãesBárbara Bernardo FigueirêdoAlanna VasconcelosÉrika Marinho de AndradeArmèle Dornelas de AndradeCyda ReinauxPublished in: Pediatric pulmonology (2019)
TEMS was an effective and safe treatment for musculoskeletal impairments and cardiorespiratory performance in children with neurological disorders. Although the physiopathology is different in outpatients, an individualized protocol with TEMS might be promising for preventing PICUAW. Its effectiveness, however, deserves further investigation.