Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3108658 Critical Care Clinics 2008 21 Pages PDF
Abstract

Despite the recent and marked improvement in short-term mortality after critical illness, significant morbidities persist for many patients following hospital discharge. This article discusses the risk factors for muscle, nerve, and brain dysfunction after critical illness and preliminary basic science data to support possible pathophysiologic mechanisms mediating this disability. Additionally, it presents a roadmap outlining future directions in this area of research.

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