SCCM Resource Library-Beyond ICU Care: The Journey Continues

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Video Summary

The video discusses physical recovery and post-ICU follow-up for patients. In terms of physical recovery, it explains how a stay in the ICU can have a significant impact on skeletal muscle and lead to ICU-acquired weakness. This depletion of skeletal muscle can result in atrophy and an inability to effectively contract or move the body. The video emphasizes that physical recovery is essential for an individual's overall well-being and quality of life after leaving the ICU. It suggests that exercise and rehabilitation programs can play a crucial role in restoring physical function and improving outcomes. The video also addresses the cognitive and psychological effects of ICU care. It highlights the fragmented sense of self and cognitive impairments that can occur after a critical illness. The speaker explains that these cognitive and psychological factors can further impact physical recovery and contribute to sensations of fatigue. In terms of post-ICU follow-up, the video discusses different models of care, such as self-directed or informational approaches, primary care physician visits, and specialized post-ICU clinics. It also mentions the role of telemedicine in enabling remote follow-up care. The speaker emphasizes the importance of identifying which patients would benefit most from post-ICU follow-up, based on factors such as pre-existing conditions, severity of illness, and potential risk for long-term complications. The video concludes by highlighting the need for ongoing research and collaboration in the field of post-ICU recovery and follow-up care.

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Patient and Family Support, 2021

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The Society of Critical Care Medicine's Critical Care Congress features internationally renowned faculty and content sessions highlighting the most up-to-date, evidence-based developments in critical care medicine. This is a presentation from the 2021 Critical Care Congress held virtually from January 31-February 12, 2021.

Learning Objectives

Determine which follow-up format can improve the long-term outcomes of ICU patients in terms of morbidity and healthcare utilization
Discover the psychological burden of ICU care and evaluate strategies to improve outcomes
Assess new methods of preventing the development of post-ICU physical sequelae

Physical Recovery Following ICU Admission
Heidi J. Engel

Post-ICU Follow-Up: Who Would Benefit From Which Format?
Carla M. Sevin

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Patient and Family Support

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Rehabilitation Medicine

Year 2021

Keywords

physical recovery

post-ICU follow-up

ICU-acquired weakness

skeletal muscle

exercise and rehabilitation programs

cognitive impairments

telemedicine

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