Assessing Clinical Variables Associated With Femoral Muscle Decay as Measured by Point‐of‐Care Ultrasound in Critically Ill Children

This study demonstrates early and frequent muscle decay in critically ill children, as detected by point-of-care ultrasound. Average daily muscle decay was associated with longer ICU and hospital LOS. Adequate cumulative caloric intake is linked to reduced muscle decay. These findings contribute to understanding muscle wasting in critically ill pediatric patients.