Background Muscular weakness and/or muscle wasting is recognized as a key medical
problem in critically ill patients on intensive care units (ICUs) worldwide. Methods and …

Critical illness polyneuropathies (CIP) and myopathies (CIM) are common complications of
critical illness. Several weakness syndromes are summarized under the term intensive care …

Prolonged immobility is harmful with rapid reductions in muscle mass, bone mineral density
and impairment in other body systems evident within the first week of bed rest which is …

Critical illness-associated weakness (CIAW) is an umbrella term used to describe a group of
neuromuscular disorders caused by severe illness. It can be subdivided into three major …

Intensive care unit acquired weakness (ICUAW) is now a well-known entity complicating
critical illness. It increases mortality and in the critical illness survivor it is associated with …

Introduction Neuromuscular disorders, predominantly critical illness myopathy (CIM) and
critical illness polyneuropathy (CIP) occur in approximately one‐third of patients in intensive …

Background The COVID‐19 pandemic has greatly increased the incidence and clinical
importance of critical illness myopathy (CIM), because it is one of the most common …

Critical illness myopathy (CIM) is a primary myopathy associated with increased mortality
and morbidity, which frequently develops in severely ill patients. Several risk factors have …

Purpose of review Critical illness myopathy (CIM) is a common neuro-muscular complication
of intensive care treatment associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The current …

Muscular cramp is a common symptom in healthy people, especially among the elderly and
in young people after vigorous or peak exercise. It is prominent in a number of benign …