Click to Return to Search Page VIEW SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA Name of Media: ACR appropriateness criteria: Intensive Care Unit Patients Author(s): Archana T. Laroia, MD; Edwin F. Donnelly, MD, PhD; Travis S. Henry, MD; Mark F. Berry, MD; Phillip M. Boiselle, MD; Patrick M. Colletti, MD; Christopher T. Kuzniewski, MD; Fabien Maldonado, MD; Kathryn M. Olsen, MD; Constantine A. Raptis, MD; Kyungran Shim, MD; Carol C. Wu, MD; Jeffrey P. Kanne, MD. Publisher or Source: American College of Radiology Type of Media: Medical Professional Education Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians Country of Origin: United States Primary Focus of Media: Pre-Use of PICS Designation COVID-19 Related: No Description: This publication discusses the utility of chest radiographs and chest ultrasound (US) in the intensive care unit (ICU)setting. The intentions for routine daily portable chest radiographs—patient monitoring; documenting the course of disease for which radiographs are obtained after specific procedures or following insertion of tubes and lines, suchas endotracheal, nasogastric (orogastric), and chest tubes; placement of pulmonary artery and central venouscatheters (CVCs); and chest tube removal—are addressed. 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: An Iowa City woman’s months-long fight against COVID-19 was marked by fear and frustration Author(s): Anjali Huynh Publisher or Source: Little Village Type of Media: Newspaper Article Media Originally for: General Public Country of Origin: United States of America (the) Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) COVID-19 Related: Yes Description: When COVID-19 first took root in the United States, Iowa City resident Nora Boerner joined many nationwide in staying home as much as possible to keep her husband and four children safe. However, these precautions weren’t enough to prevent her from contracting the disease in mid-April. 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: Medication Management to Ameliorate Post–Intensive Care Syndrome Author(s): Earnest Alexander, PharmD, and Gregory M. Susla, PharmD Publisher or Source: AACN Advanced Critical Care Type of Media: Medical Journal Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians, General Medical Professionals, 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: Mortality rates of critically ill patients have decreased markedly in recent years thanks to advancements in care. Given the improved survival rates of critically ill patients, investigators have broadened their focus from short-term mortality to long-term mortality and morbidities that are often under recognized by intensive care unit (ICU) practitioners. The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) has defined post–intensive care syndrome (PICS) as a new or worsening decrement in mental, cognitive, or physical health following critical illness that persists beyond the acute hospitalization. Many medication-related risk factors are associated with development of cognitive impairment in critically ill patients, including glucose dysregulation, delirium, and medications. Medications have also been associated with acute neuromuscular weakness following an ICU admission. In the past decade, the increased risk of adverse drug events (ADEs) during transitions of care has become widely known. This column focuses on how medication management strategies in the ICU, after the ICU, and after hospitalization may prevent or help manage PICS 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: Coronavirus: ‘long Covid’ patients left with lower IQs and aged brains Author(s): Chas Newkey-Burden Publisher or Source: The Week Type of Media: Newspaper Article Media Originally for: General Public Country of Origin: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) COVID-19 Related: Yes Description: Imperial College study finds that infection can cause mental decline equivalent to losing 8.5 IQ points 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: 'His body is ravaged by Covid': Kate Garraway says 'she's feeling low' as her husband Derek Draper's recovery remains 'incredibly uncertain' Author(s): Joanna Crawley Publisher or Source: Daily Mail Type of Media: Newspaper Article Media Originally for: General Public Country of Origin: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) COVID-19 Related: Yes Description: Kate Garraway has given a heartbreaking update on her husband Derek Draper's ongoing battle with Covid-19, saying 'his body has been ravaged' by the virus. The Good Morning Britain star's husband, 53, remains in hospital after contracting coronavirus back in March 2020, and speaking on Thursday's GMB, Kate admitted she has struggled to stay positive over the past few weeks. Kate, 53, spoke to her co-stars Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid about her upcoming book which will detail the last year of her family's life, admitting she's been feeling 'physically low and at the end of my tether' since Christmas. 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: Fever in under 5s Author(s): National Institute for Health and Care Excellence - NICE Publisher or Source: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence - NICE Type of Media: Medical Professional Education Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians, General Medical Professionals, Nurses and/or Other Critical Care Medical Professionals Country of Origin: United Kingdom Primary Focus of Media: Pre-Use of PICS Designation COVID-19 Related: No Description: This NICE Pathway covers the assessment and early management of fever with no obvious cause in children under 5. It aims to improve clinical assessment and help healthcare professionals diagnose serious illness among young children who present with fever in primary and secondary care. These recommendations should be followed until a clinical diagnosis of the underlying condition has been made. The child should then be treated according to national or local guidance for that condition. 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: Aging and Post-Intensive Care Syndrome–Family (PICS-F): A Critical Need for Geriatric Psychiatry Author(s): Patricia Serrano, MD; You Na P. Kheir, MD; Sophia Wang, MD; Sikandar Khan, DO; Leslie Scheunemann, MD, MPH; and Babar Khan, MD, MS. Publisher or Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry Type of Media: Medical Journal Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians Country of Origin: United States Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome for Families (PICS-F) COVID-19 Related: No Description: Post-intensive care syndrome–family (PICS-F) describes the psychological symptoms that affect the family members of patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU) or recently discharged from the ICU. Geriatric psychiatrists should be concerned about PICS-F for several reasons. First, ICU hospitalization in older adults is associated with higher rates of cognitive and physical impairment, compared to older adults hospitalized in non-ICU settings or dwelling in the community. This confers a special burden on the caregivers of these older ICU survivors compared to other geriatric populations.Second,as caregivers themselves age, caring for this unique burden can be more challenging compared to other geriatric populations. Third, evidence for models of care centered on patients with multi morbidity and their caregivers is limited. A deeper understanding of how to care for PICS and PICS-F may inform clinical practice for other geriatric populations with multi morbidity and their caregivers. Geriatric psychiatrists may play a key role in delivering coordinated care for PICS-F by facilitating timely diagnosis and interdisciplinary collaboration, advocating for the healthcare needs of family members suffering from PICS-F, and leading efforts within healthcare systems to increase awareness and treatment of PICS-F. This clinical review will appraise the current literature about the impact of critical illness on the family members of ICU survivors and identify crucial gaps in our knowledge about PICS-F among aging patients and caregivers. 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 seven signs that you may have ‘long Covid’ Author(s): Sian Elvin Publisher or Source: Metro Type of Media: Newspaper Article Media Originally for: General Public Country of Origin: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) COVID-19 Related: Yes Description: At the start of 2020, coronavirus was still a relatively new illness with little knowledge around it. With still much to learn about the virus, new information is being revealed all the time – and in recent weeks it has come to light that symptoms could last much longer than first thought, in a phenomenon called ‘long Covid’. A recent study found almost three quarters of patients admitted to hospital with the virus still have ongoing symptoms three months later. And following concerns the numbers of people suffering with long Covid may surge over the winter, it was reported yesterday how a man died from long-term symptoms despite being discharged from intensive care three months ago. 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: Inside 'post-Covid' clinics: How specialized centers are trying to treat long-haulers Author(s): Erika Edwards Publisher or Source: NBC News Type of Media: Newspaper Article Media Originally for: General Public,General Medical Professionals Country of Origin: United States of America (the) Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) COVID-19 Related: Yes Description: As the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. appears to be turning a corner, another health crisis is brewing: Covid-19 survivors struggling to bounce back to their former selves. Of the more than 28 million Americans diagnosed with Covid-19, an estimated 10 to 30 percent — possibly as many as 8.4 million people — fall into the category commonly known as "long-haulers." Despite the staggering numbers, there's no clear diagnosis, no standard care and no national guidelines for how these patients should be treated. There are hopeful signs, however. At special clinics around the country, a better understanding of the condition is emerging, according to a new analysis by NBC News. NBC News identified more than 80 "post-Covid" clinics nationwide that are actively engaging with Covid-19 patients who continue to have symptoms months after their acute infection cleared. The 64 clinics surveyed by NBC News have seen nearly 10,000 patients — most likely just a sliver of the true number of people affected by a condition only recently given a name by the National Institutes of Health: "Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection," or PASC. Millions of others may be seeking care with a personal physician or suffering alone. 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: Some Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Experience ICU Delirium—Here's What That Means Author(s): Leah Groth Publisher or Source: Health Type of Media: Magazine Article Media Originally for: General Public Country of Origin: United States Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) COVID-19 Related: Yes Description: For most people—about 80%, according to the World Health Organization—COVID-19 won't result in serious illness. But that still means 1 in 5 people who contract the infection will end up with a more severe form of the disease, and will need hospitalization. In the most severe cases—typically in those with underlying conditions like high blood pressure, heart and lung problems, or diabetes—COVID-19 patients may be admitted to a hospital's intensive care unit (ICU), where they can benefit from respiratory support through a ventilator. According to multiple studies, the majority of patients admitted to the ICU and require ventilation do not survive. Data from the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Center in London shows that, of outcome data available for 690 ICU patients, 346 (or 50.1%) patients died, while 344 (49.9%) were discharged alive. Similar findings were shown in an Italian study published in JAMA: Of 1,581 patients with available ICU disposition data at the end of the study, 920 patients were still in the ICU—but of the remaining 661 patients, 405 (61.3%) died while 256 (38.7%) were discharged. Of course, being discharged from the ICU is the best-case scenario—but sometimes, even after coming off of respiratory support, hospitalized patients can experience another issue: ICU delirium. 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: Physicians warn of Post-COVID complication in children and adolescents Author(s): Randima Attygalle Publisher or Source: Island Type of Media: Newspaper Article Media Originally for: General Public,General Medical Professionals Country of Origin: Sri Lanka Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) COVID-19 Related: Yes Description: A post-COVID complication affecting children and adolescents, Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), also called Paediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome (PIMS), was first identified in April last year by doctors at children’s hospitals in the US and the UK. Since then it has been reported in several parts of the world. Several children here are presently being treated for the disease at the Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital for Children (LRH). A post-COVID complication affecting children and adolescents, largely those between two to 15 years, MIS-C causes inflammation of the blood vessels affecting multiple organs including the liver, kidneys, heart and eyes. 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: Prevention of Post Intensive Care Syndrome in Spouses with SAF-T Intervention Author(s): Paula Cairns, PhDc, RN, Jonas Nurse Leader Scholar and Cindy Munro, PhD, RN Publisher or Source: University of South Florida College of Nursing Type of Media: One-Pager Media Originally for: Nurses and/or Other Critical Care Medical Professionals Country of Origin: United States Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome for Families (PICS-F) COVID-19 Related: No Description: The purpose of this study is to:•determine effect size of the Sensation Awareness Focused Training (SĀF-T) intervention on Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) in Family Members, specifically spouses, and•explore if the effect of SĀF-T and sleep/rest are related. 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.