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Mortality and Muscle Mass Loss in Critically Ill Patients.

Sponsor: Brno University Hospital

Summary

The aim of the study is to monitor changes in muscle mass in critically ill patients and to verify whether a decrease in muscle mass of ≥10% during the first 7 days of hospitalization is associated with increased 28-day mortality. We will be used ultrasound for measurement the rectus femoris cross sectional area.

Official title: Mortality and Muscle Mass Loss in Critically Ill Patients: A Prospective, Observational, Multicenter Study.

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