Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Under Deep Sedation Reduces the Incidence of ICU-Acquired Weakness in Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19 With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Early rehabilitation using NMES during deep sedation may prevent ICU-AW in critically ill patients with COVID-19 with ARDS. NMES is associated with a reduced risk of ICU-AW and improved functional independence at discharge. This procedure can be safely performed in sedated patients and may help prevent ICU-AW, supporting early mobilization strategies in ARDS rehabilitation.
Authors
- Naofumi Bunya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3605-402X)
- Yoshiki Masuda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9635-9098)
- Keigo Sawamoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2812-828X)
- Eichi Narimatsu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6839-3822)
- Kanako Takahashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8945-2713)
- Saori Miyagishima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4676-5546)
- Masayuki Akatsuka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0065-9721)
- Hiroomi Tatsumi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9688-6154)
Institutions
- Sapporo Medical University (JP)
- Sapporo University (JP)
- Sapporo Medical University Hospital (JP)
- Hokushin General Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-10-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.71029
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.42