Five patients developed symmetrical paraparesis due to a combination of: compartment syndrome, rhabdomyolysis, renal failure, and demyelinative sensory-motor polyneuropathy, after prolonged sleep in a sitting position. The long deep sleep was induced by consumption of alcohol or drugs. Long-term follow-up showed that these patients remained paraparetic. No damage to the autonomic nervous system was found. Although some suspected that these patients developed "intensive care neuropathy", we suggest that this syndrome is different, and should be regarded as a "new syndrome".
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