Click to Return to Search Page VIEW SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA Name of Media: The Employee's Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act Author(s): United Sates Department of Labor Publisher or Source: United States Department of Labor Type of Media: Brochure Media Originally for: Former ICU Patients, Former ICU Patients' Family Members, Friends or Caregivers, General Public Country of Origin: United States Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome for Families (PICS-F) COVID-19 Related: No Description: A guide to using and understanding the Family and Medical Leave Act 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: Covid-19 Resources Author(s): Marilyn Bulloch, Pharm.D. BCPS, FCCM; Robert Stevens, MD, FCCM; Lillian Liang Emlet, MD, MS, FCCM Publisher or Source: society of critical care medicine Type of Media: Video Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians,Former ICU Patients,Former ICU Patients' Family Members, Friends or Caregivers,General Medical Professionals,Nurses and/or Other Critical Care Medical Professionals Country of Origin: United States of America (the) Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) COVID-19 Related: Yes Description: Expert speaker suggested how to help patients transition through the ICU. 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: Technical Advisory Cell: summary of advice 5 May 2020 Author(s): Welsh Government Publisher or Source: Welsh Government 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: Yes Description: Key Points The group has considered new evidence on Transmission of COVID-19 in school children and the treatment Remdesivir. Measurements from NHS Wales and the Data Monitor show that the infection is slowly receding in Wales and people are broadly complying with the social distancing regulations. There are several potential Vaccines that are considered viable, and Wales is represented on the new UK Vaccines Taskforce. There is evidence that Wales now has as many different lineages of the virus as England. 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: Reported burden on informal caregivers of ICU survivors: a literature review Author(s): Ilse van Beusekom, Ferishta Bakhshi-R, Nicolette F de Keizer , Dave A Dongelmans, Marike van der Schaaf Publisher or Source: Critical Care Type of Media: Medical Research Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians Country of Origin: Netherlands (the) Primary Focus of Media: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder COVID-19 Related: No Description: Background: Critical illness and the problems faced after ICU discharge do not only affect the patient, it also negatively impacts patients' informal caregivers. There is no review which summarizes all types of burden reported in informal caregivers of ICU survivors. It is important that the burdens these informal caregivers suffer are systematically assessed so the caregivers can receive the professional care they need. We aimed to provide a complete overview of the types of burdens reported in informal caregivers of adult ICU survivors, to make recommendations on which burdens should be assessed in this population, and which tools should be used to assess them. Method: We performed a systematic search in PubMed and CINAHL from database inception until June 2014. All articles reporting on burdens in informal caregivers of adult ICU survivors were included. Two independent reviewers used a standardized form to extract characteristics of informal caregivers, types of burdens and instruments used to assess these burdens. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa and the PEDro scales. Results: The search yielded 2704 articles, of which we included 28 in our review. The most commonly reported outcomes were psychosocial burden. Six months after ICU discharge, the prevalence of anxiety was between 15% and 24%, depression between 4.7% and 36.4% and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) between 35% and 57.1%. Loss of employment, financial burden, lifestyle interference and low health-related quality of life (HRQoL) were also frequently reported. The most commonly used tools were the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Centre for Epidemiological Studies-Depression questionnaire, and Impact of Event Scale (IES). The quality of observational studies was low and of randomized studies moderate to fair. Conclusions: Informal caregivers of ICU survivors suffer a substantial variety of burdens. Although the quality of the included studies was poor, there is evidence that burden in the psychosocial field is most prevalent. We suggest screening informal caregivers of ICU survivors for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and HRQoL using respectively the HADS, IES and Short Form 36 and recommend a follow-up period of at least 6 months. 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: ICU Liberation Project of SCCM Author(s): Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship (CIBS) Center Publisher or Source: Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship (CIBS) Center Type of Media: One-Pager Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians, 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: it is a guideline for the ICU medicine professional to monitor and treat patient who may have 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: Outcomes of elderly survivors of intensive care: a review of the literature Author(s): Hennessy D, Juzwishin K, Yergens D, Noseworthy T, Doig C 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: CRD summary The authors concluded that limited evidence and differences between studies prevented them from drawing any conclusions; further research was required. This was a well-conducted review and the authors' conclusions, including the need for further research, are likely to be reliable. Authors' objectives To assess the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and functional status of elderly patients discharged from critical 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: Improving the Journey For Long Haulers Author(s): Marie Rosenthal, MS Publisher or Source: Infectious Disease Special Edition Type of Media: Magazine Article Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians,General Public,General Medical Professionals,Nurses and/or Other Critical Care Medical Professionals Country of Origin: United States of America (the) Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) COVID-19 Related: Yes Description: For some patients, SARS-CoV-2 doesn’t just run its course. They continue to experience myriad sequelae after the acute phase of COVID-19. Long-term symptoms vary. Some, such as cardiopulmonary issues, are serious; some, such as alterations in anosmia and hypogeusia, are less so, but they continue to alarm patients for weeks to months after the original illness. These patients are truly in it for the long haul. 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 the management of difficult and failed tracheal intubation in obstetrics : 2015 Author(s): Difficult Airway Society Publisher or Source: Difficult Airway Society (DAS) 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: These new national guidelines from the Difficult Airway Society and Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association aim to provide a consistent framework for providing safe obstetric general anaesthesia and the management of unanticipated difficult tracheal intubation, failed tracheal intubation and the ‘can't intubate, can't oxygenate’ (CICO) situation. Discussion of management after failed intubation covers the different actions to be taken should the anaesthetist decide to wake the patient or proceed with general anaesthesia. The difficulty in making this decision is acknowledged by including criteria that aim to aid selection of the most appropriate option in the light of the differing circumstances of each particular case. 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: Pain, Agitation, and Delirium Management Orderset Author(s): Vanderbilt University Medical Center Publisher or Source: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Type of Media: One-Pager 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: Pain, Agitation, and Delirium Management Orderset 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 economic impact of esophageal variceal haemorrhage: cost-effectiveness implications of endoscopic therapy Author(s): E. Bouza, C. Brun-Buisson, J. Chastre, S. Ewig, J-Y. Fagon, C.H. Marquette, P. Muñoz, M.S. Niederman, L. Papazian, J. Rello, J-J. Rouby, H. Van Saene, T. Welte Publisher or Source: European Respiratory Society (ERS) 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: In this review, a panel of experts in the field of VAP from four European societies has tried to provide an overview of the most important aspects under debate. In order to stimulate further research and discussion, presentation of the main topics was focussed on the breaking current knowledge. The issue of attributable mortality, which is also a matter of controversy, will not be addressed in this review. Each section of the review has been written in an attempt to answer three main questions: 1) what is not controversial, 2) what is still controversial and 3) what should be investigated? The following topics were reviewed: clinical diagnosis, bacteriological and histological aspects, aetiology, diagnostic techniques, antimicrobial treatment and prevention. 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: Fatigue lasting months most common long Covid symptom, finds NIHR review Author(s): Emma Wilkinson Publisher or Source: Pulse 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 least one in ten patients experience ongoing symptoms three months after Covid-19 infection – with the most commonly reported problem being fatigue, a wide-ranging review has found. In its second review of the evidence, a team at the National Institutes for Health Research (NIHR) said that figure may well increase and long Covid was affecting people’s ability to work as well as their finances and relationships. In a survey of more than 3,000 patients done to support the NIHR review, a third said they had not been able to access all the healthcare they felt they needed. 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: After the ICU Author(s): Atlantic Health System Publisher or Source: Atlantic Health System Type of Media: Medical Journal Media Originally for: Former ICU Patients or Their Caregivers Country of Origin: United States Primary Focus of Media: PICS and PICS-F COVID-19 Related: No Description: This After the ICU booklet is intended to be used by former ICU patients and their family/caregiver to help find the health care services and community resources that may be helpful during recovery from critical illness. Specifically, this booklet was created to provide information and resources related to Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS). While PICS and PICS-F can be common after a critical illness, you may not experience all or any of these symptoms. PICS is defined as new or worsening physical, cognitive and emotional health problems that remain after a critical illness. Family members and caregivers of former ICU patients can also experience emotional and psychological health problems such as anxiety, depression and posttraumatic stress disorder. This is referred to as PICS-F. Our hope is to raise awareness about PICS and PICS-F and provide resources for those who are experiencing these symptoms. If you or your family/caregiver are having difficulty, we want you to know that you are not alone and that help is available. 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.