Reply to: Ultrasonographic assessment of the muscle mass of the rectus femoris in mechanically ventilated patients at intensive care unit discharge is associated with deterioration of functional status at hospital discharge: a prospective cohort study

To the Editor, We read with interest the correspondence by Finsterer et al.() regarding our paper on the relationship between the Barthel index (BI) and quadriceps muscle ultrasound measurements in patients who required prolonged mechanical ventilation.() We are pleased to provide clarifications and additional context addressing the points raised. We fully agree that multiple factors, […]