CRITICAL ILLNESS POLYNEUROMYOPATHY

Abstract

Critical illness polyneuromyopathy (CIPNM) develops during prolonged respiratory support after the onset of respiratory failure in patients with sepsis, multiple organ failure, acute distress syndrome, after cardiac or genitourinary surgeries, as a complication of prolonged bed rest due to metabolic disorders, acid-base imbalance, nutrient deficiency, and the pathological effects of certain medications.