Critical illness neuro-myopathy (CINM) and focal amyotrophy in intensive care unit (ICU) patients with SARS-CoV-2: a case series
Nicola Nasuelli, Roberto Pettinaroli, L. Godi, Claudio Savoini, Fabiola De Marchi, Letizia Mazzini, Federico Crimaldi, Aline Pagni, Cleta Patrizia Pompa, Davide Colombo
Abstract
We found four patients with some characteristic phenotype in our ICU, characterized by focal hypotrophies of the shoulder girdle and the bilateral peroneal district and underlying critical illness neuro-myopathy. In our opinion, these hypotrophies are secondary to the prone position. Is our intention to start early treatment protocol with electrostimulation to evaluate the effectiveness in the prevention of critical illness and focal hypotrophies in ICU SARS-CoV-2 patients, to increase chances of returning to a preinfection functional status.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineNeurologyIntensive care unitMyopathyCritical illnessNeuroradiologyNeurosurgeryIntensive careCritical illness polyneuropathyIntensive care medicineCritically illPhysical medicine and rehabilitationPathologySurgeryPsychiatryLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Intensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersPeripheral Neuropathies and Disorders