Impact of Vasoactive Medications on ICU-Acquired Weakness in Mechanically Ventilated Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vasoactive medications are commonly used in the treatment of critically ill patients, but their impact on the development of ICU-acquired weakness is not well described. The objective of this study is to evaluate the relationship between vasoactive medication use and the outcome of ICU-acquired weakness.

Methods

This is a secondary analysis of mechanically ventilated patients (N = 172) enrolled in a randomized clinical trial of early occupational and physical therapy vs conventional therapy, which evaluated the end point of ICU-acquired weakness on hospital discharge. Patients underwent bedside muscle strength testing by a therapist blinded to study allocation to evaluate for ICU-acquired weakness. The effects of vasoactive medication use on the incidence of ICU-a

SUBMITTER: Wolfe KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6689081 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature