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J Intensive Care December 2019 PMID 31890221

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation in critically ill traumatic brain injury patients attenuates muscle atrophy, neurophysiological disorders, and weakness: a randomized controlled trial.

Paulo Eugênio Silva, Rita de Cássia Marqueti, Karina Livino-de-Carvalho, Amaro Eduardo Tavares de Araujo, Joana Castro, Vinicius Maldaner da Silva, Luciana Vieira, Vinicius Carolino Souza, Lucas Ogura Dantas, Gerson Cipriano, Otávio Tolêdo Nóbrega, Nicolas Babault, Joao Luiz Quagliotti Durigan

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Specifically, many discussions highlight the study's conclusion that NMES reduces muscle atrophy and neurophysiological disorders, with phrases like 'interesting' or 'great line of work' indicating enthusiasm. The tone and choice of words reflect strong agreement and recognition of the study's importance, with some posts referencing the detailed results and implications for critical care practices.

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Most discussions recognize the positive findings of the study, highlighting benefits like muscle atrophy prevention and neurophysiological improvements.

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Posts show high interest by emphasizing the potential for neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to improve patient outcomes, with some referring to the study as 'interesting' or 'great line of work'.

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There is consensus that the research could significantly influence clinical practices in critical care settings, citing the 'great line of work' and emphasizing the potential for new therapeutic protocols.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated how neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) impacts muscle atrophy, neurophysiological disorders, and weakness in critically ill traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients, finding that NMES helps preserve muscle thickness and improve muscle strength over 14 days.
  • Participants receiving NMES showed no significant muscle loss and had a lower incidence of neurophysiological disorders compared to those who only received conventional physiotherapy, highlighting NMES's potential in improving muscle health in ICU patients.
  • The results suggest that while muscle changes normally occur during ICU stays, NMES can effectively counteract muscle deterioration and neurophysiological issues, potentially leading to better recovery outcomes for TBI patients.
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Hopkins ICU Rehab
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Neuromuscular electrical stimulation in critically ill traumatic brain injury patients attenuates muscle atrophy, neurophysiological disorders, and weakness: a randomized controlled trial https://t.co/wmeGhej89x #icurehab

Jan 13, 2020 · 27 likes · 11 shares · 12,025 followers View post →
Ivens Giacomassi
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NMES reduced muscle atrophy, the incidence of neuromuscular electrophysiological disorders, and muscle weakness in critically ill TBI patients. At least 7 days of NMES were required to elicit the first significant results. #ICUrehab #acutePT https://t.co/FHqs0KPcRK

Dec 17, 2019 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 1,037 followers View post →
Fede Gordo-Vidal
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Datos muy interesantes del empleo de electroestimulación neuromuscular en pacientes críticos con disminución de atrofia muscular y debilidad. Una gran linea de trabajo. #some4mv https://t.co/kyWr9YEMVJ https://t.co/lVq7RS4ujQ

Dec 16, 2019 · 9 likes · 6 shares · 24,686 followers View post →
Hopkins ICU Rehab
@icurehab · X

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation in critically ill traumatic brain injury patients attenuates muscle atrophy, neurophysiological disorders, and weakness: a randomized controlled trial https://t.co/wmeGhe1wKX #icurehab

Jan 23, 2020 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 12,025 followers View post →
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للمزيد من المعلومات حول الموضوع

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Keaton Smetana, PharmD, MBA, FNCS, FCCM
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Interesting pilot study on electrical stim mitigating muscle weakness 14 days after TBI. With ~80% meeting enteral feed goals would be interesting to elaborate on how REE was predicted and g/kg of protein supplemented. @icurehab https://t.co/nmgIos7VZv https://t.co/X4LmjfWahl

Dec 21, 2019 · 2 likes · 1,628 followers View post →

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للمزيد من المعلومات حول الموضوع

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電気刺激療法の末梢神経障害に対する影響も検討されています。 https://t.co/0oyYEVXNpE

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La estimulación eléctrica neuromuscular en pacientes con lesiones cerebrales traumáticas en estado crítico atenúa la atrofia muscular, los trastornos neurofisiológicos y la debilidad: un ensayo controlado aleatorio https://t.co/Gi7DbQZujK https://t.co/nridqvxotK

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Hopkins ICU Rehab
@icurehab · X

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation in critically ill traumatic brain injury patients attenuates muscle atrophy, neurophysiological disorders, and weakness: a randomized controlled trial https://t.co/wmeGhe1wKX #icurehab

Jan 23, 2020 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 12,025 followers View post →
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Nobuto Nakanishi (中西信人)
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RT @292ysumando: La estimulación eléctrica neuromuscular en pacientes con lesiones cerebrales traumáticas en estado crítico atenúa la atrof…

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#Fisioterapia4D
@Fisioterapia4D · X

La estimulación eléctrica neuromuscular en pacientes con lesiones cerebrales traumáticas en estado crítico atenúa la atrofia muscular, los trastornos neurofisiológicos y la debilidad: un ensayo controlado aleatorio https://t.co/Gi7DbQZujK https://t.co/5A8oHzePau

Jan 14, 2020 · 1 share · 1,237 followers View post →
Peter Nydahl
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RT @icurehab: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation in critically ill traumatic brain injury patients attenuates muscle atrophy, neurophysio…

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Dale Needham, MD, PhD
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Lorena Berna
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Ben Messer
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Dr. SallyAnne Duncan
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Hopkins ICU Rehab
@icurehab · X

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation in critically ill traumatic brain injury patients attenuates muscle atrophy, neurophysiological disorders, and weakness: a randomized controlled trial https://t.co/wmeGhej89x #icurehab

Jan 13, 2020 · 27 likes · 11 shares · 12,025 followers View post →
Keaton Smetana, PharmD, MBA, FNCS, FCCM
@KeatonSmetana · X

Interesting pilot study on electrical stim mitigating muscle weakness 14 days after TBI. With ~80% meeting enteral feed goals would be interesting to elaborate on how REE was predicted and g/kg of protein supplemented. @icurehab https://t.co/nmgIos7VZv https://t.co/X4LmjfWahl

Dec 21, 2019 · 2 likes · 1,628 followers View post →
Critical Care Nutrition
@CriticalCareNu1 · X

RT @IvensGiacomassi: NMES reduced muscle atrophy, the incidence of neuromuscular electrophysiological disorders, and muscle weakness in cri…

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Almansour
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RT @IvensGiacomassi: NMES reduced muscle atrophy, the incidence of neuromuscular electrophysiological disorders, and muscle weakness in cri…

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Hopkins ICU Rehab
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RT @IvensGiacomassi: NMES reduced muscle atrophy, the incidence of neuromuscular electrophysiological disorders, and muscle weakness in cri…

Dec 17, 2019 · 3 shares · 12,025 followers View post →
Ivens Giacomassi
@IvensGiacomassi · X

NMES reduced muscle atrophy, the incidence of neuromuscular electrophysiological disorders, and muscle weakness in critically ill TBI patients. At least 7 days of NMES were required to elicit the first significant results. #ICUrehab #acutePT https://t.co/FHqs0KPcRK

Dec 17, 2019 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 1,037 followers View post →
通りすがりの麻酔科医
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https://t.co/jdrI2NUSa7 神経筋刺激装置(NMES)を頭部外傷の患者に使うと、神経筋電気生理学的障害(NED)を防げるかを調べたRCT 結果はNEDの発生はコントロール群で多かった(47%vs0%;RR:16)NEDが脱力感を治療するのに必要な期間は7日間、NEDに対しては14日間必要であった #当麻_ICUその他

Dec 17, 2019 · 2,065 followers View post →
Marina Varela Durán
@MarinaVarelaDu1 · X

RT @ventilacionmeca: Datos muy interesantes del empleo de electroestimulación neuromuscular en pacientes críticos con disminución de atrofi…

Dec 16, 2019 · 6 shares · 2,324 followers View post →
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RT @ventilacionmeca: Datos muy interesantes del empleo de electroestimulación neuromuscular en pacientes críticos con disminución de atrofi…

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RT @ventilacionmeca: Datos muy interesantes del empleo de electroestimulación neuromuscular en pacientes críticos con disminución de atrofi…

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@SoMe4MV
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RT @ventilacionmeca: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation in critically ill traumatic brain injury patients attenuates muscle atrophy, neurophysiological disorders, and weakness: a randomized controlled trial #SoMe4MV https://t.co/kHW6yziFNw

Dec 16, 2019 · 6,317 followers View post →
@SoMe4MV
@some4mv · X

RT @ventilacionmeca: Datos muy interesantes del empleo de electroestimulación neuromuscular en pacientes críticos con disminución de atrofia muscular y debilidad. Una gran linea de trabajo. #some4mv https://t.co/kHW6yziFNw https://t.co/FskVn68HFx

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Fede Gordo-Vidal
@ventilacionmeca · X

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation in critically ill traumatic brain injury patients attenuates muscle atrophy, neurophysiological disorders, and weakness: a randomized controlled trial #SoMe4MV https://t.co/kyWr9YEMVJ

Dec 16, 2019 · 24,686 followers View post →
Fede Gordo-Vidal
@ventilacionmeca · X

Datos muy interesantes del empleo de electroestimulación neuromuscular en pacientes críticos con disminución de atrofia muscular y debilidad. Una gran linea de trabajo. #some4mv https://t.co/kyWr9YEMVJ https://t.co/lVq7RS4ujQ

Dec 16, 2019 · 9 likes · 6 shares · 24,686 followers View post →
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Silva et al. Journal of Intensive Care (2019) 7:59. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40560-019-0417-x. RESEARCH Open Access. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation in.

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