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SUBMITTER: Daum N
PROVIDER: S-EPMC12930722 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

Critical care (London, England) 20260210 1
INTRODUCTION: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is increasingly used to mitigate negative consequences of bed rest in critically ill patients, especially those unable to actively participate in mobilization. However, existing studies have shown inconsistent outcomes, potentially due to heterogeneous NMES protocols. This systematic review aimed to identify and characterize the NMES protocols applied in this context. METHODS: A systematic literature search was conducted in MEDLINE, Cochr ...[more]