THE ROLE OF MUSCLE MASS IN SURVIVAL AND RECOVERY IN THE ICU
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https://doi.org/10.56238/levv16n55-153Keywords:
Muscle Mass, ICU, Sarcopenia, Prognosis, NutritionAbstract
Skeletal muscle mass is a crucial prognostic determinant in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients, acting as an active metabolic organ and amino acid reserve. ICU-acquired sarcopenia is associated with negative outcomes, such as increased mortality and duration of mechanical ventilation. This article, based on an integrative review, critically analyzes the relationship between muscle mass and clinical prognosis, highlighting the need for objective assessment methods (ultrasound and bioimpedance) and the implementation of multimodal prevention and recovery strategies, such as optimized nutritional support and early mobilization. The study concludes that muscle preservation should be an explicit goal of intensive care, requiring a paradigm shift in organizational and care practices.
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