Lean mass as a risk factor for intensive care unit admission: an observational study
Abstract Purpose Intensive care unit (ICU) survivors have reduced physical function likely due to skeletal muscle wasting and weakness acquired during critical illness. However, the contribution of pre-morbid muscle mass has not been elucidated. We aimed to examine the association between pre-ICU mu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-10-01
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| Series: | Critical Care |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-021-03788-y |