Click to Return to Search Page VIEW SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA Name of Media: Delirium Tools Derived from the Confusion Assessment Method Author(s): Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship (CIBS) Center, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center Publisher or Source: Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship (CIBS) Center, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center Type of Media: Brochure 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: Pre-Use of PICS Designation COVID-19 Related: No Description: Delirium Tools Derived from the Confusion Assessment Method 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: Long Covid: The two sides of the coin Author(s): Gillian Moore Groarke, Dr. Publisher or Source: Irish Examiner Type of Media: Newspaper Article Media Originally for: General Public Country of Origin: Ireland Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) COVID-19 Related: Yes Description: Since March, I have been working online with patients who have had a positive diagnosis for Covid-19. Many patients are still sick months after catching the virus as a result of post-viral symptoms. These symptoms are not just physical symptomatology we are seeing, but more psychological in nature. Patients both young and old are describing severe anxiety, pandemic insomnia, depression, OCD, fatigue and brain fog. While most patients recover within two weeks, those with so called 'long Covid' have symptoms that persist beyond a three-week period and up to 6 months after their positive diagnosis. 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: Criteria for critical care infants and children: PICU admission, discharge, and triage practice statement and levels of care guidance Author(s): Frankel, Lorry R. MD, FCCM; Hsu, Benson S. MD, MBA, FAAP; Yeh, Timothy S. MD, MCCM; Simone, Shari CRNP, DNP, FCCM, FAANP, FAAN; Agus, Michael S. D. MD, FAAP, FCCM; Arca, Marjorie J. MD, FACS, FAAP; Coss-Bu, Jorge A. MD; Fallat, Mary E. MD, FACS, FAAP; Foland, Jason MD; Gadepalli, Samir MD, MBA; Gayle, Michael O. BS, MD, FCCM; Harmon, Lori A. RRT, MBA, CPHQ; Hill, Vanessa MD, FAAP; Joseph, Christa A. RN, MSN; Kessel, Aaron D. BS, MD; Kissoon, Niranjan MD, MCCM; Moss, Michele MD, FCCM; Mysore, Mohan R. MD, FAAP, FCCM; Papo, Michele E. MD, MPH, FCCM; Rajzer-Wakeham, Kari L. CCRN, MSN, PCCNP, RN; Rice, Tom B. MD; Rosenberg, David L. MD, FAAP, FCCM; Wakeham, Martin K. MD; and Conway, Edward E. Jr MD, FCCM, MS Publisher or Source: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Type of Media: Medical Journal Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians,Nurses and/or Other Critical Care Medical Professionals Country of Origin: United States of America (the) Primary Focus of Media: Pre-Use of PICS Designation COVID-19 Related: No Description: This practice statement and level of care guidance manuscript addresses important specifications for each PICU level of care, including the team structure and resources, technology and equipment, education and training, quality metrics, admission and discharge criteria, and indications for transfer to a higher level of care. The sparse high-quality evidence led the panel to use a modified Delphi process to seek expert opinion to develop consensus-based recommendations where gaps in the evidence exist. Despite this limitation, the members of the Task Force believe that these recommendations will provide guidance to practitioners in making informed decisions regarding pediatric admission or transfer to the appropriate level of care to achieve best outcomes. 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: Infective Endocarditis (Guidelines on Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of) ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines Author(s): Gilbert Habib, Patrizio Lancellotti, Manuel J. Antunes, Maria Grazia Bongiorni, Jean-Paul Casalt, Francesco Del Zotti, Raluca Dulgheru, Gebrine El Khoury, Paola Anna Erba, Bernard Iung, Jose M. Miro, Barbara J. Mulder, Edyta Plonska-Gosciniak, Susanna Price, Jolien Roos-Hesselink, Ulrika Snygg-Martin, Franck Thuny, Pilar Tornos Mas, Isidre Vilacosta, and Jose Luis Zamorano Publisher or Source: European Society of Cardiology - ESC 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 Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) Primary Focus of Media: Pre-Use of PICS Designation COVID-19 Related: No Description: Guidelines summarize and evaluate all available evidence on a particular issue at the time of the writing process, with the aim of assisting health professionals in selecting the best management strategies for an individual patient with a given condition, taking into account the impact on outcome, as well as the risk – benefit ratio of particular diagnostic or therapeutic means. Guidelines and recommendations should help health professionals to make decisions in their daily practice. However, the final decisions concerning an individual patient must be made by the responsible health professional(s) in consultation with the patient and caregiver as appropriate. 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: Reconceptualizing post-intensive care syndrome: Do we need to unpick our PICS? Author(s): Flaws, D; Patterson, S; Fraser, J; Tronstad, O; Scott, JG. Publisher or Source: Nursing in Critical Care Type of Media: Medical Journal Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians,Nurses and/or Other Critical Care Medical Professionals Country of Origin: Australia Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) COVID-19 Related: Yes Description: Clinical research and technological innovation have greatly improved survival after admission to intensive care units (ICU), such that around 90% of patients are discharged.1 However, their recovery is often complicated and partial.2 Longitudinal studies have demonstrated that physical, cognitive, and psychiatric morbidity are prevalent post‐discharge, with impairment often persisting for years.3-6 Concerned with promoting quality of survival, the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) convened a 2‐day conference in 2012 to develop strategies for improving long‐term outcomes of critical illness for patients and family members.2 The term “post‐intensive care syndrome” (PICS) was coined to represent impairment and disability arising after a critical illness and persisting beyond acute hospitalization. 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: CAM-ICU Inattention Evaluation Cards Author(s): N/A Publisher or Source: N/A Type of Media: Medical Research Media Originally for: General Medical Professionals Country of Origin: United States Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) COVID-19 Related: No Description: Picture cards and questions designed to evaluate a patients' ability to focus. 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 2013 International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation guidelines for mechanical circulatory support: executive summary Author(s): David Feldman, MD, PhD; Salpy V. Pamboukian, MD, MSPH; Jeffrey J. Teuteberg, MD; Emma Birks, MD; Katherine Lietz, MD;Stephanie A. Moore, MD; Jeffrey A. Morgan, MD; Francisco Arabia, MD; Mary E. Bauman, MScN, NP;Hoger W. Buchholz, MD; Mario Deng, MD; Marc L. Dickstein, MD; Aly El-Banayosy, MD; Tonya Elliot, RN, MSN;Daniel J. Goldstein, MD; Kathleen L. Grady, PhD, APN; Kylie Jones, RN; Katarzyna Hryniewicz, MD;Ranjit John, MD; Annemarie Kaan, MCN, RN; Shimon Kusne, MD; Matthias Loebe, MD, PhD;M. Patricia Massicotte, MHSc, MD; Nader Moazami, MD; Paul Mohacsi, MD; Martha Mooney, MD;Thomas Nelson, MD; Francis Pagani, MD; William Perry, RN;EvgenijV.Potapov,MD;J.EduardoRame,MD,MPhil;StuartD.Russell,MD;Erik N. Sorensen, PhD; Benjamin Sun, MD; and Martin Strueber, MD; Abeel A. Mangi, MD; Michael G. Petty, PhD,RN; and Joseph Rogers, MD. Publisher or Source: International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Type of Media: Medical Professional Education Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians,Nurses and/or Other Critical Care Medical Professionals Country of Origin: United States of America (the) Primary Focus of Media: Pre-Use of PICS Designation COVID-19 Related: No Description: Mechanical circulatory support (MSC) has made tremendous progress in the past 15 years as thousands of patients worldwide have undergone implantation of long-term MSC devices (MCSDs). Currently, management of patients with MCSDs has been guided by individual clinicians and centre-specific protocols. Short-term success with MCS therapy largely depends on patient selection, surgical technique, and post-operative management. Long-term success depends on physician and patient engagement in care of their device and personal health. These International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation guidelines address the following areas: patient selection for permanent pump implantation mechanisms that are important for patient optimisation prior to device implantation intraoperative considerations and immediate post-operative care in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting inpatient management during the post-operative phase, once the patient is out of the ICU through discharge, and during re-admission to the hospital long-term outpatient care of the MCS patient using a multidisciplinary approach 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: Post-intensive Care Syndrome: What Happens After the ICU? Author(s): Kathryn Radigan, MD, MSc Publisher or Source: Relias Media 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: No Description: The number of ICU patients admitted annually continues to grow, with most recent estimates reaching 5.7 million. As there are growing numbers of critically ill patients, sepsis survivorship also has grown as a substantial public health concern, with a significant number of survivors diagnosed with post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). PICS is defined as a new or worsening impairment in mental, cognitive, or physical health status after critical illness and lasting beyond hospitalization for acute care. It is important to go beyond saving lives in the ICU and devote additional time and attention to preventing and treating the psychiatric, cognitive, and physical sequalae of ICU illness in the follow-up setting. 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: Guidelines for patient care in anesthesiology Author(s): American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Publisher or Source: American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Type of Media: Medical Professional Education Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians,Nurses and/or Other Critical Care Medical Professionals Country of Origin: United States of America (the) Primary Focus of Media: Pre-Use of PICS Designation COVID-19 Related: No Description: This guidance addresses the responsibiities of anaesthetists in relation to patient care. 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: SepsiTest assay for rapidly identifying bloodstream bacteria and fungi Author(s): Rebecca Albrow, Sarah Byron, Robert Fernley, Professor Adrian Newland, Dr Mark Kroese, Professor Ron Akehurst, Dr Phil Chambers, Dr Sue Crawford, Professor Erika Denton, Dr Steve Edwards, Mr David Evans, Dr Simon Fleming, Mr John Hitchman, Professor Chris Hyde, Mr Matthew Lowry, Dr Michael Messenger, Dr Peter Naylor, Dr Dermot Neely, Ms Gail Norbury, Dr Simon Richards, Dr Deirdre Ryan, Professor Mark Sculpher, Dr Steve Thomas, Mr Paul Weinberger, Professor Anthony Wierzbicki, Dr Andrew Bentley, Ms Julie Crawford, Dr Jim Gray, Dr Bob Phillips, Dr Cassie Pope, Mr Suman Shrestha Mr Suman Shrest. Publisher or Source: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence - NICE 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: Evidence-based recommendations  on the SepsiTest assay for rapidly identifying bloodstream bacteria and fungi. 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: New $3.2 million NIH grant funds development of mobile Critical Care Recovery Program Author(s): Indiana University Publisher or Source: News Medical Life Sciences Type of Media: Magazine Article Media Originally for: General Public, General Medical Professionals Country of Origin: United States Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) COVID-19 Related: No Description: The m-CCRP aims to improve the recovery of acute respiratory failure survivors utilizing a mobile care coordinator. The NIH-funded randomized controlled trial will evaluate the success of m-CCRP in improving the health-related quality of life as well as the cognitive, physical and psychological functioning of ARF survivors. Dr. Khan and colleagues will also determine if m-CCRP reduces future health care utilization by ICU survivors. 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: Pharmacoeconomic impact of rational use guidelines on the provision of analgesia, sedation, and neuromuscular blockade in critical care Author(s): Mascia M F, Koch M, Medicis J J Publisher or Source: University of York- the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination Type of Media: Medical Journal 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: Guidelines for the provision of continuous analgesia, sedation, and neuromuscular blockade for critically ill patients requiring ventilator management. In this research the guidelines used a five-step process that included evaluation, analgesia, sedation, neuromuscular junction blockade, and dosage adjustment. A distinct end point for each class of agents was preserved. An academic detailing process was used to educate practitioners about the use of guidelines. Daily interventions were performed, and the prescribers were made aware, by direct and written communication, when their regimens varied from the suggested guidelines. The cost implications of such deviations were also brought to the attention of the prescribers. 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.