Risk Factors for Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness (ICUAW)

Do expect mechanical ventilation to last for more than 5 to 7 days?

Will the patient have multiple organ failures (MOF) or require vasoactive drugs for several days?

Do you expect a prolonged period of muscle inactivity with deconditioning?

Does the patient have moderate to severe hyperglycemia?

Is or has the patient been recently treated with corticosteroids?

Does the patient need to receive neuro-muscular blocking agents?