Contribution of quadriceps rectus femoris central tendon and muscle quality us assessment to diagnose muscular wasting in patients with prolonged ICU stay

Rationale: Ultrasound (US) to assess muscle wasting in ICU patients is a valuable tool but standardization is lacking. The aim was to search for a more reliable US method to assess Quadriceps rectus femoris (QRF) muscle quantity and quality in ICU patients and healthy controls.

Source: Clinical Nutrition - August 22, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: S. Ruiz-Santana, C.R. Hern ández-Socorro, P. Saavedra Source Type: research