A meta-analysis of the association between vasopressor use and intensive care unit-acquired weakness.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aims to clarify the uncertain association between vasopressor administration and the development of intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW) in critically ill adult patients.

Methods

We conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials up to October 10, 2023. Titles and abstracts were independently screened by two authors, who then reviewed full texts and extracted relevant data from the studies that met the inclusion criteria. This review included prospective and retrospective cohort studies that explored the relationship between vasopressor use and ICUAW utilizing univariate or multivariate analysis in adult ICU patients.

Results

A total of 15 studies were included in

SUBMITTER: Yang T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11376438 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature