Ultrasound-Based Assessment of Rectus Femoris Muscle Wasting as a Predictor of 28-Day Mortality in Septic Shock: A Prospective Study
Journal of Intensive Care Medicine
Published online on September 08, 2025
Abstract
Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, Volume 41, Issue 6, Page 470-478, June 2026.
Background:Bedside ultrasound is increasingly utilized to assess muscle mass in critically ill patients, providing a noninvasive and real-time tool for early risk stratification. Muscle wasting is known to be associated with adverse outcomes in septic ...
Background:Bedside ultrasound is increasingly utilized to assess muscle mass in critically ill patients, providing a noninvasive and real-time tool for early risk stratification. Muscle wasting is known to be associated with adverse outcomes in septic ...