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Review
. 2022 Nov 1;47(11):15-22.
doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000884864.28090.c9.

Post-intensive care syndrome: A review for the primary care NP

Heather Dunn, Michele C Balas, Breanna Hetland, Anna Krupp
Review

Post-intensive care syndrome: A review for the primary care NP

Heather Dunn et al. Nurse Pract. .

Abstract

Post-intensive care syndrome is a costly and complicated collection of physical, cognitive, and mental health problems experienced by survivors of critical illness. The primary care NP is uniquely positioned to assess, monitor, manage, and treat patients with this syndrome following hospital discharge.

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