Open AccessMonitoring muscle mass using ultrasound: a key role in critical care
Author(s) -
Isabel M. van Ruijven,
Sandra N. Stapel,
Jeroen Molinger,
P.J.M. Weijs
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
current opinion in critical care, with evaluated medline/current opinion in critical care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.212
H-Index - 88
eISSN - 1080-8183
pISSN - 1070-5295
DOI - 10.1097/mcc.0000000000000846
Subject(s) - medicine , critically ill , muscle mass , intensive care medicine , psychological intervention , critical illness , physical medicine and rehabilitation , physical therapy , nursing
The loss of muscle mass in critically ill patients contributes to morbidity and mortality, and results in impaired recovery of physical functioning. The number of publications on the topic is increasing. However, there is a lack of consistent methodology and the most optimal methodology remains unclear, hampering its broad use in clinical practice.