Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Intensive Care Unit-acquired Weakness Assessment (ENS)
Polyneuropathy, Critical Illness
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Polyneuropathy, Critical Illness focused on measuring Critical illness polyneuropathy, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- All patient
- Aged of 18 or more
- With an intended ICU stay of at least 72 hours
- Mechanically ventilated
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age less than 18 years
- Pregnant women
- Preexisting neuromuscular disease
- Patient bearing a pace maker or an implantable defibrillator.
- Poly traumatism and/or leg fracture.
- End stage disease
Sites / Locations
- Insitut Mutualiste MontsourisRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Sham Comparator
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
Sham Control
NEMS is delivered bilaterally to the quadriceps femoris muscle using a portable battery-powered stimulator (Rehab 400, Cefar Compex, France). The electrodes are placed on the motor points of vastus medialis and vastus lateralis muscles. Electrical stimuli of 45Hz (pulse width: 380 µseconds; 6 seconds on with 1.5 second rise time; and 0.75 seconds fall time.; 5 seconds off). The current is adjusted to ensure maximum tolerable muscle contraction The protocol is applied twice daily for 25 minutes, five days a week.
No electrostimulation