Management of Polyneuromyopathy in a Critically Ill Patient with a Left Ventricular Assist Device
Journal
Prilozi (Makedonska akademija na naukite i umetnostite. Oddelenie za medicinski nauki)
Date Issued
2022-12
Author(s)
Gechevska, Daniela
Matjanoska, Lidija Stojanoska
DOI
10.2478/prilozi-2022-0038
Abstract
Critical illness polyneuromyopathy after cardiac surgery is often unrecognized and is a rarely reported clinical condition. It is characterized by more proximal than distal symmetrical flaccid muscle weakness and difficulty in weaning from a respirator. When done in a timely manner, rehabilitation prevents early complications and reduces the length of hospitalization. Rehabilitation leads to better motor outcome, improves short-term and long-term functionality, and results in a better quality of life.