
Name of Media:
Coronavirus patients may face post-intensive care syndrome; what is this?
Type of Library Material:
Newspaper Article
Brief description of media:
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Various news reports in recent weeks have pointed out that for some Covid-19 patients who needed intensive care, the journey to recovery is a long one. After leaving the ICU, they may suffer from what is known as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), which can happen to any person who has been in the ICU.
Is this COVID-19 Related Material:
Yes

Name of Media:
Coronavirus patients may suffer post intensive care syndrome. What is that?
Type of Library Material:
Newspaper Article
Brief description of media:
Coronavirus patients who require treatment in an intensive care unit could suffer from post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), experts say.
In general, patients who require intensive care are at risk for mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression when their treatment is over, according to Weill Cornell Medicine at Cornell University. They also can suffer cognitive impairment and physical limitations.
Is this COVID-19 Related Material:
Yes
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