Skeletal muscle predicts ventilator-free days, ICU-free days and mortality in elderly ICU patients

Skeletal muscle predicts ventilator-free days, ICU-free days and mortality in elderly ICU patients. Critical care, Sept 2013, 17: R206

Mosiey, L.L., et al.

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As the population ages, the number of injured elderly is increasing. We sought to determine if 
low skeletal muscle mass adversely affected outcome in elderly patients following trauma.