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From: Muscle ultrasound for early assessment of critical illness neuromyopathy in severe sepsis

Figure 1

Ultrasonic cross-sections through the tibialis anterior muscles showing different grades in echogenicity as defined by the Heckmatt score[23]. (A) Normal echo intensity with starry-night aspect with distinct bone echo in a healthy control. (B) Increased echo intensity with normal bone echo in a septic patient at day 4. (C) Increased echo intensity with reduced bone signal in a septic patient at day 14. (D) Increased echo intensity and loss of bone signal in a septic patient at day 14.

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