This is a prospective, observational study at the ICU of Hospital Mútua de Terrassa, running from May to December 2025. The primary goal is to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia in adult patients requiring more than 48 hours of mechanical ventilation. Sarcopenia is assessed using the SARC-F score, impedanciometry, and quadriceps ultrasound. Secondary aims include tracking the development of ICU-Acquired Weakness (ICU-AW) using the MRC score. All data is collected anonymously after obtaining informed consent.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Hospital Universitari Mútua Terrassa
Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
Prevalence of sarcopenia at the time of ICU admission.
Describe the prevalence of sarcopenia at the time of ICU admission in patients with an expected duration of mechanical ventilation (MV) exceeding 48 hours.
Time frame: Baseline at admission to ICU
Detecting patients who develop ICU-Acquired Weakness (ICU-AW) and/or prolonged mechanical ventilation weaning
Detecting patients who develop ICU-Acquired Weakness (ICU-AW) and/or prolonged mechanical ventilation weaning, defined as failure of definitive disconnection from mechanical ventilation
Time frame: From ICU admission to 30 days follow-up
Detecting the appearance of other complications
Detecting the appearance of other complications during admission such as: the appearance of refeeding syndrome or increased prevalence of insulin resistance.
Time frame: From admission to 30 days follow up
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