SCCM Resource Library-PICS and COVID-19

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In this presentation, Dr. Michelle Biel, a pulmonologist and intensivist at Cleveland Clinic, discusses post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) and its impact on COVID-19 patients. PICS refers to the physical, cognitive, and mental health impairments that occur after critical illness. Dr. Biel explains that the majority of ICU survivors suffer from one or more components of PICS, including lung impairment. COVID-19 has further complicated recovery for ICU survivors, exacerbating PICS symptoms and impairments. COVID-19 survivors may experience a condition called post-acute sequel of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), which is characterized by persistent symptoms for longer than 20 days after infection. These include fatigue, dyspnea, and cognitive impairments. Dr. Biel emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary care and post-COVID-19 clinics in addressing these long-term effects. She also highlights the need for empathetic listening, teamwork, and ongoing research to improve the lives of ICU and COVID-19 survivors.

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Patient and Family Support, Infection, 2022

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This session will feature four complementary talks about post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), including options for supporting patients with or at risk for PICS through ICU clinics. Implications for COVID-19 survivors will also be discussed.

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Patient and Family Support

Knowledge Area Infection

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Rehabilitation Medicine

Tag COVID-19

Year 2022

Keywords

post-intensive care syndrome

PICS

COVID-19 patients

lung impairment

post-acute sequel of SARS-CoV-2 infection

PASC

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