Khattar G, Bou Sanayeh E. Advancing critical care recovery: The pivotal role of machine learning in early detection of intensive care unit-acquired weakness. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(21): 4455-4459 [PMID: 39070840 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i21.4455]
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Elie Bou Sanayeh, MD, MBA, Doctor, Department of Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital, 475 Seaview Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305, United States. elie.h.bousanayeh@gmail.com
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Critical Care Medicine
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Editorial
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World J Clin Cases. Jul 26, 2024; 12(21): 4455-4459 Published online Jul 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i21.4455
Advancing critical care recovery: The pivotal role of machine learning in early detection of intensive care unit-acquired weakness
Georges Khattar, Elie Bou Sanayeh
Georges Khattar, Elie Bou Sanayeh, Department of Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY 10305, United States
Author contributions: Khattar G conceptualized the study; Khattar G and Bou Sanayeh E designed the methodology; Khattar G participated in the formal investigation and literature review; Khattar G wrote the original draft of the manuscript; Bou Sanayeh E edited the manuscript for important intellectual content and supervised the study; all authors read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare having no conflicts of interest.
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Corresponding author: Elie Bou Sanayeh, MD, MBA, Doctor, Department of Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital, 475 Seaview Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305, United States. elie.h.bousanayeh@gmail.com
Received: March 5, 2024 Revised: May 14, 2024 Accepted: May 27, 2024 Published online: July 26, 2024 Processing time: 118 Days and 3.7 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICU-AW) significantly impacts patient recovery and healthcare costs, affecting a broad spectrum of critically ill patients. Timely detection and prevention are essential in managing this condition effectively. Early and precise prediction, facilitated by advanced methodologies such as neural network models exemplified by Wang et al's study, represent pivotal advancements in addressing ICU-AW. These models offer enhanced early detection and facilitate tailored intervention strategies, underscoring the imperative for ongoing research to refine their accuracy and applicability. This editorial emphasizes the critical role of predictive tools in improving patient outcomes in critical care, highlighting the urgency of developing and validating sophisticated models to proactively manage ICU-AW.
