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Published in: Journal of Anesthesia 5/2016

01-10-2016 | Review Article

Sarcopenia in critically ill patients

Authors: Muhammet C. Kizilarslanoglu, Mehmet E. Kuyumcu, Yusuf Yesil, Meltem Halil

Published in: Journal of Anesthesia | Issue 5/2016

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Abstract

Sarcopenia occurring as a primary consequence of aging and secondary due to certain medical problems including chronic disease, malnutrition and inactivity is a progressive generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength and function. The prevalence of sarcopenia increases with aging (approximately 5–13 % in the sixth and seventh decades). However, data showing the prevalence and clinical outcomes of sarcopenia in intensive care units (ICUs) are limited. A similar condition to sarcopenia in the ICU, called ICU-acquired weakness (ICU-AW), has been reported more frequently. Here, we aim to examine the importance of sarcopenia, especially ICU-AW, in ICU patients via related articles in Medline.
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Metadata
Title
Sarcopenia in critically ill patients
Authors
Muhammet C. Kizilarslanoglu
Mehmet E. Kuyumcu
Yusuf Yesil
Meltem Halil
Publication date
01-10-2016
Publisher
Springer Japan
Published in
Journal of Anesthesia / Issue 5/2016
Print ISSN: 0913-8668
Electronic ISSN: 1438-8359
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00540-016-2211-4

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