Lecture Summary

Post Intensive Care Syndrome, popularly known as PICS, is a condition that affects large numbers of intensive care unit (ICU) survivors. PICS is defined as a syndrome in which individuals experience new or worsening difficulties in cognitive, mental health, or physical functioning domains and, as a result, display difficulties in functioning. While always a concern, the likelihood of individuals developing PICS during the COVID-19 pandemic is very high and thus an issue that medical providers, patients, and families should pay close attention to. In this presentation, we will discuss wide-ranging aspects of PICS, with a focus on prevention and treatment strategies, both in the ICU and beyond.

NB.

This lecture was recorded 14th April 2020, so relevance to COVID-19 may have changed

Target Audience

Critical Care Doctors
Experienced or advanced Critical Care Nurses

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

• Describe the key components that constitute Post Intensive Care Syndrome
• Identify key risk factors for the development of Post Intensive Care Syndrome
• Articulate key approaches to the treatment of Post Intensive Care Syndrome
• Highlight key facets of a Post Intensive Care Syndrome focused research agenda
• Provide a detailed rationale for why Post Intensive Care Syndrome will likely be an issue of urgent concern for survivors of COVID-19

Managing stress and effectively coping during the COVID-19 pandemic

Wellness for healthcare staff during the pandemic

Critical Care Medicine / Staff Psychology & Wellness

Post-Intensive Care Syndrome in Family Members

A review

Critical Care Medicine / Post-ICU