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Millions of people worldwide have survived an admission to the intensive care unit (ICU), and the number of survivors is growing [1]. While these patients have survived a life-threatening illness, most survivors suffer important long-term complications [2]. Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) is a term that describes the cognitive, psychological, physical and other consequences that plague ICU survivors [3, 4]. Our aim is to discuss the prevalence, risk factors, impact, prevention and management of PICS.
Abstract
Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS): inpatient prevention and outpatient recognition are essential http://bit.ly/2GCgz1q
Footnotes
Conflict of interest: G.A. Colbenson has nothing to disclose.
Conflict of interest: A. Johnson is co-chair of SCCMs Thrive Peer Support Collaborative.
Conflict of interest: M.E. Wilson has nothing to disclose.
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