Quantitative peripheral muscle ultrasound in sepsis: Muscle area superior to thickness.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The objective of this study is to describe the relationship between two quantitative muscle ultrasound measures, the rectus femoris cross-sectional area (RF-CSA) and quadriceps muscle thickness, with volitional measures of strength and function in critically ill patients with sepsis.

Materials and methods

We performed a prospective study of patients admitted to a medical ICU with sepsis and shock or respiratory failure. We examined the association of two ultrasound measurements - the RF-CSA and quadriceps muscle thickness - with strength and function at day 7. Strength was determined using the Medical Research Council Score and function using Physical Function in the ICU Test, scored.

Results

Twenty-nine patients were enrolled; 19 patients had outcome testing

SUBMITTER: Palakshappa JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6146408 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature