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Anne-Françoise Rousseau1, Hallie C Prescott2, Stephen J Brett3,4
1Department of Intensive Care and Burn Center, University Hospital, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium.
Critical Care (London, England)
|March 18, 2021
Summary
Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) affects survivors, leading to long-term health issues and increased healthcare costs. This viewpoint discusses current knowledge, knowledge gaps, and management strategies for PICS.
Area of Science:
- Critical care medicine
- Patient outcomes
- Public health
Background:
- Intensive care unit (ICU) survivors frequently experience long-term health problems known as post-intensive care sequelae.
- These sequelae are collectively termed post-intensive care syndrome (PICS).
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the current understanding of PICS.
- To identify existing knowledge gaps regarding PICS.
- To outline current and potential management strategies for PICS.
Main Methods:
- This is a viewpoint article, summarizing existing literature and expert opinion.
- No new data were collected; it is a synthesis of current knowledge.
Main Results:
- PICS encompasses a range of physical, cognitive, and mental health impairments.
- The consequences of PICS significantly impact patient quality of life.
- PICS contributes to increased healthcare costs and hospital readmissions, representing a substantial public health concern.
Conclusions:
- Addressing PICS is crucial for improving the long-term well-being of ICU survivors.
- Further research is needed to fill knowledge gaps in PICS etiology and treatment.
- Effective management strategies are essential to mitigate the public health burden of PICS.
Keywords:
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