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Neuromyopathies in the Critically Ill

After studying this chapter, you should be able to: Be aware of the different neuromuscular disorders that are encountered in the ICU. Know the effects of neuromuscular dysfunction on the respiratory system. Know the proper initial evaluation and management of patients with neuromuscular dysfunction...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Cordova, Francis C., Lim, Maria Roselyn C., Criner, Gerard J.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: 2009
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7119990/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-77452-7_29
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Sumario:After studying this chapter, you should be able to: Be aware of the different neuromuscular disorders that are encountered in the ICU. Know the effects of neuromuscular dysfunction on the respiratory system. Know the proper initial evaluation and management of patients with neuromuscular dysfunction and respiratory failure. Be aware of the various therapies used to treat neuromuscular disorders that are most commonly encountered in the ICU.