Muscle Ultrasound Changes and Physical Function of Critically Ill Children: A Comparison of Rectus Femoris Cross-Sectional Area and Quadriceps Thickness Measurements.

ABSTRACT: Quadriceps thickness (QT) and rectus femoris cross-sectional area (RF_CSA) are both used to evaluate muscle changes in critically ill children. However, their correlation and association with physical function has not been compared.

Objectives

To compare QT with RF_CSA changes, and their association with physical function in critically ill children.

Design setting and participants

Secondary analysis of a prospective cohort study of children 0-18 years old admitted to a tertiary mixed PICU between January 2015 and October 2018 with PICU stay greater than 48 hours and greater than or equal to one organ dysfunction.

Main outcomes and measures

Ultrasound QT and RF_CSA were measured at PICU admission, PICU discharge, hospital discharge, and 6 m

SUBMITTER: Ong C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10281326 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature