Critical Illness Polyneuropathy

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:peripheral_neuropathy
gptkb:medical_condition
gptkbp:affects peripheral nerves
both motor and sensory nerves
gptkbp:causedBy sepsis
multi-organ failure
critical illness
gptkbp:complication delayed recovery
prolonged weakness
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical examination
electromyography
nerve conduction studies
gptkbp:differentialDiagnosis gptkb:Critical_Illness_Myopathy
gptkb:Guillain-Barré_syndrome
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1980s
gptkbp:ICD-10_code G62.81
gptkbp:prevalence common in ICU patients with sepsis
gptkbp:prognosis variable
may improve with time
gptkbp:riskFactor hyperglycemia
systemic inflammatory response
prolonged ICU stay
gptkbp:symptom muscle weakness
difficulty weaning from mechanical ventilation
reduced deep tendon reflexes
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
physical therapy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Critical_Illness_Myopathy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Critical Illness Polyneuropathy

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