Can muscle loss predict death in the ICU?
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This study will follow 386 critically ill patients on breathing machines to see if losing 10% or more of thigh muscle within the first week in the hospital is linked to a higher chance of dying within 28 days. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure muscle size. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Brno University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC