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Critical Illness Polyneuropathy Developing In The Early Period After An Epileptic Seizure: Two Case Reports

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Critical illness polyneuropathy (CIP) is characterized by muscle weakness and atrophy in intensive care patients. Although recovery may occur by addressing the underlying cause, plasmapheresis or immunoglobulin therapy may be necessary in severe cases. We present two female patients (aged 76 and 52) who developed CIP in the early phase following epileptic seizures. CIP was suspected due to difficulty in ventilator weaning, and EMG confirmed the diagnosis. Both patients underwent five sessions of plasmapheresis and were successfully weaned from the ventilator, regaining full (5/5) muscle strength in all extremities. Early diagnosis is crucial in preventing complications and increasing treatment success in CIP.

Source: Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports

DOI: 10.33706/jemcr.1738131

Authors: Şeyma Ataman, Hasan Hüseyin Kozak, Leyla Köse Leba, Sami Ataman

Institutions: Necmettin Erbakan University, Bursa City Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders

Subfield: Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7147398019

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