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Millions of patients are admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) each year, one third of whom need a machine to help them breathe (ventilator). These critically ill patients may develop health problems related to their illness, injury, ventilator, or other treatments. Such problems cannot be totally prevented and can continue after the patient leaves the hospital. Delirium, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and sepsis increase the chances of these problems occurring. They, too, may not always be prevented. If you are an ICU patient or family member, this guide helps you understand the health problems known as post-intensive care syndrome, or PICS, so you know what to look for when you return home. It also includes tips on how to minimize PICS. Many people develop PICS, and help is available. You will have the best chance of recovery if you explain your health problems to your primary care doctor, who can refer you to the specialists you need.

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Millions of patients are admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) each year, one third of whom need a machine to help them breathe (ventilator). These critically ill patients may develop health problems related to their illness, injury, ventilator, or other treatments. Such problems cannot be totally prevented and can continue after the patient leaves the hospital. Delirium, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and sepsis increase the chances of these problems occurring. They, too, may not always be prevented.

If you are an ICU patient or family member, this guide helps you understand the health problems known as post-intensive care syndrome, or PICS, so you know what to look for when you return home. It also includes tips on how to minimize PICS. Many people develop PICS, and help is available. You will have the best chance of recovery if you explain your health problems to your primary care doctor, who can refer you to the specialists you need.

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This article stresses four main questions about PICS: What is post intensive care syndrome (PICS), Who gets post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), What are the symptoms of post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), and What causes post-intensive care syndrome (PICS).

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The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital is where very sick patients are treated, and are sometimes put on a ventilator, or breathing machine, to survive. The illness or injury, and even the treatments you received in the hospital while in the ICU, can often cause health problems that exist long after you have returned home. Recognize the signs and seek help as soon as you can so you can make a more complete recovery. Ask your medical provider if you need guidance finding specialized professionals who can help.

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In collaboration with its Nevada Patient and Family Advisory Council, Comagine Health has created this 8.5"x14" infographic poster or handout that describes Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS).

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Over 80% of survivors of critical illness experience post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). PICS is a constellation of physical, cognitive, and mental health problems after intensive care including prolonged muscle weakness, reduced performance of activities of daily living, diminished ambulation and strength, post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety that persists for months and years. PICS is a relatively recently described syndrome and many physical therapists in acute and sub-acute care, outpatient, and home care settings may not be familiar with the patient presentation, evaluation strategy, and interventions for these individuals.

Using evidence from our recent systematic review, this session will characterize the physical impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions experienced by individuals with PICS during their first year following survival of an episode of critical illness. Strategies for outpatient clinic and home-based physical therapy examination and evaluation of this unique patient population will be discussed. Recent clinical trials of interventions for individuals with PICS aimed at reducing physical impairments and restoring functional activity and community participation will be presented. This course will conclude with a discussion of current challenges associated with the evaluation and physical therapy management of individuals with PICS and offer some potential solutions.

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5 million people enter ICUs in the USA each year and over 80% of survivors of critical illness experience post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) – a constellation of cognitive, psychological, and physical symptoms including prolonged muscle weakness, reduced performance of activities of daily living, diminished ambulation and strength, post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety. These symptoms persist for months and years following hospital discharge. This session will examine the etiology of symptoms comprising PICS and discuss evidence-based tests and measures to objectively examine individuals with PICS. Outcomes from recent clinical trials of interventions for people with PICS will be analyzed and sample intervention programs will be described. This course will conclude with an exploration of challenges associated with the transitions of care experienced by individuals with PICS and offer some solutions.

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Define the characteristics of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS). Identify the incidence, prevalence, and risk factors of PICS. Identify strategies for preventing and managing PICS.

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Power point's objective was to define the characteristics of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS); Identify the incidence, prevalence, and risk factors of PICS; and Identify strategies for preventing and managing PICS.

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As the new coronavirus continues to spread across the United States, some areas of the country are at or near the peak of new infections, according to many health experts. But wide areas of the country are predicted to see new infections continue to grow for quite some time, with a corresponding increase in hospitalizations, admission to hospital intensive care units (ICUs) and fatalities.

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Summary: PICS is common and under-recognized. COVID-19 survivors seem to be at particularly high risk for PICS. Improving outcomes for our ICU survivors is both a challenge and imperative for the critical care community.

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Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) describes new or worsening physical, cognitive, or mental impairments in a patient following critical illness or intensive care. The COVID-19 pandemic will likely result in many more patients with PICS and its associated health and economic challenges. Screening and assessment tools done during hospitalization, at discharge, and post discharge should be utilized to facilitate services and strategies to improve PICS outcomes for patient and their families.