Critical Illness Polyneuropathy (CIP)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated July 28, 2026

Avoid SuccinylcholineHyperkalemiaArrhythmiasSkeletal Muscle WeaknessParalytic SensitivitySepsisCareful PositioningPostoperative Ventilation LikelyProlonged Mechanical Ventilation

Pathophysiology

Critical illness polyneuropathy (CIP) is an acquired axonal sensorimotor peripheral neuropathy that develops during a prolonged ICU stay. Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) or sepsis is...

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Critical Illness Polyneuropathy (CIP)

Pathophysiology

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