Muscle dysfunction in intensive care units is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. During septic shock, there is an increased catabolism and systemic inflammation resulting in quantitative and qualitative muscle impairment. In the intensive care setting, quantitative and qualitative assessment of muscle function is challenging due to critical care environments (general anesthesia, altered consciousness, etc.). CT scan measurement at the 3rd lumbar level has been proposed to evaluate muscle function. Recent retrospective studies have highlighted increased mortality among patients with muscle mass impairment and/or decreased muscle density.
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vital status
Timeframe: 90 days
Total muscle mass measured at L3 (cmĀ²/mĀ² )
Timeframe: at inclusion
Total muscle density measured at L3 ( Hounsfield Unit)
Timeframe: at inclusion
Total fat excretion fraction measured at L3 (%)
Timeframe: at inclusion