Click to Return to Search Page VIEW SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA Name of Media: Regimen Introduced to Prevent Devastating Syndrome Linked to ICU Author(s): Greg Breining Publisher or Source: Association of American Medical Colleges Type of Media: Newspaper Article Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians, Former ICU Patients, Former ICU Patients' Family Members, Friends or Caregivers, Nurses and/or Other Critical Care Medical Professionals Country of Origin: United States Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) COVID-19 Related: No Description: More than 5.7 million Americans are admitted to an ICU each year, and at least half who survive treatment will suffer long-term disorders that were acquired or exacerbated by a combination of their initial illness and the treatment they received in an ICU. The symptoms can include debilitating muscle weakness, mobility problems, cognitive decline, and psychological problems. Both critical illness myopathy and lack of mental acuity can prolong the recovery process. To view the PDF, Article, Photo, or Chart, Click Icon: To view the attached Video media file, Click Icon: PostICU, Inc's library staff reviewed this copyrighted material contained in the library and reasonably believes that its inclusion in our library complies with the "Fair Use Doctrine" because: (1) our library's is for nonprofit and educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work is related to our mission; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole is fair and reasonable; and (4) the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work will if impacted, should be enhanced, by its presence in our library.

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Click to Return to Search Page VIEW SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA Name of Media: Risk of Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms in Family Members of Intensive Care Unit Patients Author(s): Elie Azoulay, Fre ́de ́ric Pochard, Nancy Kentish-Barnes, Sylvie Chevret, Je ́roˆme Aboab, Christophe Adrie,Djilali Annane, Ge ́rard Bleichner, Pierre Edouard Bollaert, Michael Darmon, Thomas Fassier,Richard Galliot, Maite ́Garrouste-Orgeas, Cyril Goulenok, Dany Goldgran-Toledano, Jan Hayon,Merce ́Jourdain, Michel Kaidomar, Christian Laplace, Je ́roˆme Larche ́,Je ́roˆme Liotier, Laurent Papazian,Catherine Poisson, Jean Reignier, Fayc ̧al Saidi, and Benoıˆt Schlemmer Publisher or Source: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine Type of Media: Medical Journal Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians, Former ICU Patients' Family Members, Friends or Caregivers, General Public, Nurses and/or Other Critical Care Medical Professionals Country of Origin: France Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome for Families (PICS-F) COVID-19 Related: No Description: Main results: Interviews were obtained for family members of 284 (62%) of the 459 eligible patients. Post-traumatic stress symptoms consistent with a moderate to major risk of PTSD were found in 94 (33.1%) family members. Higher rates were noted among family members who felt information was incomplete in the ICU (48.4%), who shared in decision making (47.8%), whose relative died in the ICU (50%), whose relative died after end-of-life decisions (60%), and who shared in end-of-life decisions (81.8%). Severe post-traumatic stress reaction was associated with increased rates of anxiety and depression and decreased quality of life. Conclusion: Post-traumatic stress reaction consistent with a high risk of PTSD is common in family members of ICU patients and is the rule among those who share in end-of-life decisions. To view the PDF, Article, Photo, or Chart, Click Icon: To view the attached Video media file, Click Icon: PostICU, Inc's library staff reviewed this copyrighted material contained in the library and reasonably believes that its inclusion in our library complies with the "Fair Use Doctrine" because: (1) our library's is for nonprofit and educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work is related to our mission; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole is fair and reasonable; and (4) the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work will if impacted, should be enhanced, by its presence in our library.

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Click to Return to Search Page VIEW SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA Name of Media: Nightmares After the I.C.U Author(s): Jan Hoffman Publisher or Source: The New York Times Type of Media: Newspaper Article Media Originally for: General Public Country of Origin: United States Primary Focus of Media: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) COVID-19 Related: No Description: Annually, about five million patients stay in an intensive care unit in the United States. Studies show that up to 35 percent may have symptoms of PTSD for as long as two years after that experience, particularly if they had a prolonged stay due to a critical illness with severe infection or respiratory failure. Those persistent symptoms include intrusive thoughts, avoidant behaviors, mood swings, emotional numbness and reckless behavior. To view the PDF, Article, Photo, or Chart, Click Icon: To view the attached Video media file, Click Icon: PostICU, Inc's library staff reviewed this copyrighted material contained in the library and reasonably believes that its inclusion in our library complies with the "Fair Use Doctrine" because: (1) our library's is for nonprofit and educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work is related to our mission; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole is fair and reasonable; and (4) the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work will if impacted, should be enhanced, by its presence in our library.

Click to Return to Search Page VIEW SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA Name of Media: The state of bereavement support in adult intensive care Author(s): Efstathiou, N., Walker, W., Metcalfe, A., & Vanderspank-Wright, B. Publisher or Source: University of Birmingham Type of Media: Medical Research Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians Country of Origin: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) Primary Focus of Media: Pre-Use of PICS Designation COVID-19 Related: No Description: Purpose: Despite advances in medical science, patient death and family bereavement are commonly encountered in adult intensive care units (ICUs). This is the first review to investigate the state of ICU bereavement support globally, and the availability and effectiveness of bereavement support interventions. Methods: A systematic review and narrative synthesis. Medline, CINAHL Plus, PsycINFO, Web of Science, EMBASE were searched and inclusion/exclusion criteria were applied. Included studies were appraised using relevant appraisal tools. Results: Fourteen papers formed the review; five of which were international surveys reporting variable bereavement practices and levels of support. A lack of training and resources were identified barriers. Nine papers reported the effectiveness of primarily discrete bereavement support interventions including: a personal memento, a handwritten condolence letter, a post-death meeting; storytelling, research participation, use of an ICU diary. One study evaluated a bereavement follow-up program. Generally, all identified interventions were well accepted by bereaved families. Conclusions: The reviewed evidence was weak, and findings were contextually bound. As such, it is difficult to make recommendations for the most acceptable and effective bereavement support intervention(s). Bereavement support in ICU needs further exploration and clinicians must be adequately trained and supported for the delivery of evidence-informed, culturally competent care. Keywords: Bereavement; Intensive care units; Narrative synthesis; Systematic review. To view the PDF, Article, Photo, or Chart, Click Icon: To view the attached Video media file, Click Icon: PostICU, Inc's library staff reviewed this copyrighted material contained in the library and reasonably believes that its inclusion in our library complies with the "Fair Use Doctrine" because: (1) our library's is for nonprofit and educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work is related to our mission; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole is fair and reasonable; and (4) the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work will if impacted, should be enhanced, by its presence in our library.

Click to Return to Search Page VIEW SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA Name of Media: A Competence Framework and Evidenced-based Practice Guidance for the Physiotherapist working in the Neonatal Intensive Care and Special Care Unit in the United Kingdom Author(s): Adare Brady, Peta Smith Publisher or Source: Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (APCP) Type of Media: Medical Professional Education Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians,Nurses and/or Other Critical Care Medical Professionals Country of Origin: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) Primary Focus of Media: Pre-Use of PICS Designation COVID-19 Related: No Description: This competence based framework was developed as part of the APCP's competence project by a working party from the APCP Neonatal Committee and updated in 2015 by Adare Brady and Peta Smith. The essential competencies were developed by a panel of specialist neonatal and paediatric physiotherapists from clinical, research, and academic settings whose goal was to establish the basis by which to prepare the paediatric physiotherapy workforce to deliver safe, quality, standardised, competent, family-focused care to neonates within the Neonatal Intensive Care, High Dependency and Special Care setting and in follow-up in the Community after discharge. To view the PDF, Article, Photo, or Chart, Click Icon: To view the attached Video media file, Click Icon: PostICU, Inc's library staff reviewed this copyrighted material contained in the library and reasonably believes that its inclusion in our library complies with the "Fair Use Doctrine" because: (1) our library's is for nonprofit and educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work is related to our mission; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole is fair and reasonable; and (4) the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work will if impacted, should be enhanced, by its presence in our library.

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Click to Return to Search Page VIEW SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA Name of Media: Perinatal Management of Extreme Preterm Birth before 27 weeks of gestation Author(s): Dr Sarah E Bates, Ms Erica Everett, Dr Tracey Johnston, Ms Caroline Lee-Davey, Prof Neil Marlow, Dr Helen Mactier, Ms Kate Mulley, Dr Tara Selman, Dr Lucy K Smith, Dr Meekai To, and Prof Dominic Wilkinson Publisher or Source: British Association of Perinatal Medicine Type of Media: Medical Professional Education Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians Country of Origin: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) Primary Focus of Media: Pre-Use of PICS Designation COVID-19 Related: No Description: The purpose of this Framework for Practice is to assist decision-making relating to perinatal care and preterm delivery at 26 weeks and 6 days of gestation or less in the United Kingdom. This framework was developed in collaboration with Bliss, BMFMS, MBRRACE-UK, the NNA, RCOG, RCPCH and Sands. To view the PDF, Article, Photo, or Chart, Click Icon: To view the attached Video media file, Click Icon: PostICU, Inc's library staff reviewed this copyrighted material contained in the library and reasonably believes that its inclusion in our library complies with the "Fair Use Doctrine" because: (1) our library's is for nonprofit and educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work is related to our mission; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole is fair and reasonable; and (4) the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work will if impacted, should be enhanced, by its presence in our library.