May 29, 2008

Acquired Weakness, Handgrip Strength, and Mortality in Critically Ill Patients

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Abstract

ICUAP is independently associated with increased hospital mortality. Handgrip strength is also independently associated with poor hospital outcome and may serve as a simple test to identify ICUAP. Clinical trial registered with www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT00106665).

Acquired Weakness, Handgrip Strength, and Mortality in Critically Ill Patients

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