Predicting Nonrecovery of Muscle Strength in Critically Ill Patients with Intensive Care Unit-Acquired Weakness.

A study published in the American Journal of Critical Care investigated factors that predict failure to recover muscle strength in ICU patients who develop ICU-acquired weakness (ICUAW). Researchers identified clinical variables associated with nonrecovery, which could help clinicians target rehabilitation interventions for high-risk patients. These findings are relevant to physical therapists working in critical care settings who assess and treat patients with ICUAW.

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