Background
muscle weakness, involuntary muscle contractions
MUSCLE WEAKNESS
Inspiratory muscle weakness is caused by the suppression of respiratory muscle activity by sedative agents and mechanical ventilation, as well as other inflammatory mechanisms [Neuromuscular electrical stimulation can be used to maintain muscle thickness and strength and has the advantage of not requiring cooperation since it produces involuntary muscle contractions. Data are mostly available for the lower limb muscles, particularly the quadriceps [