Relationship between peripheral muscular force and functionality in critical patients

Authors

  • Vitória Dias Ferreira
  • Tamara Martins da Cunha
  • Ivanízia Soares da Silva
  • Patrícia Angélica de Miranda Silva Nogueira
  • Aline Medeiros Cavalcanti da Fonsêca

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v17n3.8420

Keywords:

ICU, Muscle Strength, Critical Care, Rehabilitation.

Abstract

Introduction: Critical patients gain muscle weakness and diminished functionality. Objectives: Compare and relate peripheral muscle strength and functionality in critically ill patients. Methods: Used in the scale Functional Status Score for Intensive Care Unit (FSS-ICU) and the to identify Manual Hand Force (FPM), using the handheld hydraulic dynamometer. They were divided into three groups according to the day of evaluation: G1 (with 24 hours of hospitalization), G2 (with 48 hours of hospitalization) and G3 (with more than 48 hours of hospitalization). Results: The mean FSS-ICU was 16.6 points throughout the sample. There was a reduction in the functionality and FPM when the groups were compared, as the length of hospital stay increased, being statistically significant only in G3. A moderate correlation was observed between the whole sample and G3 (r = 0.67, p <0.01). Conclusion: The data suggest that from 48 hours of ICU there is decrease of the peripheral force and a correlation between this and its functionality.

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Published

2018-09-28

How to Cite

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Ferreira VD, Cunha TM da, Silva IS da, Nogueira PA de MS, Fonsêca AMC da. Relationship between peripheral muscular force and functionality in critical patients. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2018 Sep. 28 [cited 2024 Jul. 6];17(3):315-21. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/8420

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