Is handgrip strength a simple surrogate determiner for global, upper, and lower limb strength in critically ill patients?

S. Özyürek (IZMIR, Turkey)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Airway clearance techniques and respiratory physiotherapy in hospitalized patients
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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