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Long-Term Cognitive Function Among Critical Illness Survivors.

Kimia Honarmand¹, J Gordon Boyd²

¹Division of Critical Care, Department of Medicine, Mackenzie Health, 10 Trench Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 4Z3, Canada.

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Summary

Cognitive impairment is a common and persistent issue after critical illness. Early screening and supportive care are recommended, with further research needed for personalized treatments.

Keywords:

Cognition Critical illness Neuropsychological impairment Post-ICU syndrome (PICS)

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Area of Science:

Critical care medicine
Neuroscience
Gerontology

Background:

Cognitive impairment frequently affects patients after critical illness, extending beyond acute recovery.
This condition significantly impacts patient well-being and quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the prevalence and persistence of cognitive impairment post-intensive care unit (ICU).
To advocate for clinical screening and supportive measures for affected patients.
To identify the need for research into laboratory and neuroimaging correlates for personalized interventions.

Main Methods:

This study is a review and synthesis of existing literature on post-ICU cognitive impairment.
It emphasizes clinical observations and the need for further empirical investigation.

Main Results:

Cognitive impairment is a prevalent and enduring consequence of critical illness.
Current clinical practice should include screening and supportive care.

Conclusions:

Clinicians should actively screen for and manage cognitive impairment in post-ICU patients.
Further research into the biological underpinnings (laboratory and neuroimaging) is crucial for developing targeted therapies.
Addressing post-ICU cognitive impairment is essential for mitigating a debilitating complication of critical illness.