
Name of Media:
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Type of Library Material:
One-Pager
Brief description of media:
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital is where very sick patients are treated, and are are sometimes put on a ventilator, or breathing machine, to survive. The illness or injury, and even the treatments you received in the hospital while in the ICU, can often cause health problems that exist long after you have returned home. Recognize the signs and seek help as soon as you can so you can make a more complete recovery. Ask your medical provider if you need guidance finding specialized professionals who can help
Is this COVID-19 Related Material:
Yes

Name of Media:
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome After Coronavirus: What You Should Know
Type of Library Material:
Newspaper Article
Brief description of media:
As the new coronavirus continues to spread across the United States, some areas of the country are at or near the peak of new infections, according to many health experts. But wide areas of the country are predicted to see new infections continue to grow for quite some time, with a corresponding increase in hospitalizations, admission to hospital intensive care units (ICUs) and fatalities.
Is this COVID-19 Related Material:
Yes

Name of Media:
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome and COVID-19
Type of Library Material:
PowerPoint
Brief description of media:
Summary: PICS is common and under-recognized• COVID-19 survivors seem to be at particularly high risk for PICS• Improving outcomes for our ICU survivors is both a challenge and imperative for the critical care community
Is this COVID-19 Related Material:
Yes
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