Critical Illness Polyneuromyopathy and the Diagnostic Dilemma

Banavathu Kishansing Naik

doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10071-23485

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Critical Illness Polyneuromyopathy and the Diagnostic Dilemma

Banavathu Kishansing Naik

Citation Information : Naik BK. Critical Illness Polyneuromyopathy and the Diagnostic Dilemma. Indian J Crit Care Med 2020; 24 (7):603-603.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-23485

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 05-09-2020

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Abstract

Critical illness polyneuromyopathy is a growing concern in intensive care units, but its presentation within 24–48 hours of admission is very unusual. Such presentations should be carefully scrutinized, especially in the presence of severe hypokalemia.

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