Post-intensive care syndrome and COVID-19 — Implications post pandemic
Michelle Biehl, D. Sese
Abstract
Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) describes new or worsening physical, cognitive, or mental impairments in a patient following critical illness or intensive care. The COVID-19 pandemic will likely result in many more patients with PICS and its associated health and economic challenges. Screening and assessment tools done during hospitalization, at discharge, and post discharge should be utilized to facilitate services and strategies to improve PICS outcomes for patient and their families.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Intensive care2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Intensive care medicineMedical emergencyVirologyDiseaseInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakIntensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersFamily and Patient Care in Intensive Care UnitsAnesthesia and Sedative Agents