Validation of Simplified Electrophysiological Examination in the Diagnosis of Critical Illness Myopathy or Neuropathy

Validation Study of Simplified Electrophysiological Examination in the Diagnosis of Critical Illness Myopathy or Neuropathy

Evaluate the accuracy, in the diagnosis of critical illness myopathy and / or neuropathy, of the simplified peroneal nerve test performed by a neurophysiopathology technician or by a neurophysiopathology doctor (as the gold standard) compared to the exam performed by an intensivist.

Inclusion Criteria:

- adult patients admitted to Intensive care unit

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients in terminal conditions
• patients with peroneal nerve exam not feasible ( for example with presence of prostheses, wounds, plaster casts, edema of the limbs)