This observational study aims to assess the relationship between muscle strength and physical function in critical ill patients. Grip and quadriceps strengths are measured using a standardized protocol of dynamometry. Physical function is assessed using the validated ICU mobility scale.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
93
Using a handheld dynamometer, in supine position in a standardized position of the dominant leg Measurement of the maximal isometric voluntary quadriceps contraction Measure expressed as Newton and Newton/kg
Testing of dominant hand using a handgrip Measurement of the maximal isometric voluntary grip contraction Measure is expressed as kg
Scoring the physical capacity of the patient on a 10-points validated scale: the ICU mobility scale
University Hospital of Liège
Liège, Belgium
Quadriceps strength
Quadriceps maximal isometric strength measured using dynamometry
Time frame: as soon as collaborative during ICU stay and up to 1 month following ICU discharge
Handgrip strength
Grip maximal isometric strength measured using dynamometry
Time frame: as soon as collaborative during ICU stay and up to 1 month following ICU discharge
ICU mobility scale
Ranking the patient on the scale according to his/her physical capacity. ICU mobility scale is a 10 points scale: 0 means the patient is lying in bed, 10 means the patient is able to walk independently
Time frame: as soon as collaborative during ICU stay and up to 1 month following ICU discharge
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