Neuromuscular rehabilitation and electrodiagnosis. 4. Specialized neuropathy
Agre, J.C.; Sliwa, J.A.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 81(3 Suppl 1: S27
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9993 PMID: 10721758 Document Number: 513241
This self-directed learning module briefly highlights the differential diagnosis for acute weakness in patients with acute respiratory failure requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. It is part of the chapter on neuromuscular rehabilitation and electrodiagnosis in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This article includes a discussion on the role of exercise in the treatment of patients with the late effects of poliomyelitis or with acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy.