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Review
. 2023 May 23;11(1):23.
doi: 10.1186/s40560-023-00670-7.

Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS): recent updates

Stephanie L Hiser  1   2   3 , Arooj Fatima  4   5 , Mazin Ali  4   5 , Dale M Needham  6   4   5   7
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Review

Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS): recent updates

Stephanie L Hiser et al. J Intensive Care. .

Abstract

An increasing number of patients are surviving critical illness, but some experience new or worsening long-lasting impairments in physical, cognitive and/or mental health, commonly known as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). The need to better understand and improve PICS has resulted in a growing body of literature exploring its various facets. This narrative review will focus on recent studies evaluating various aspects of PICS, including co-occurrence of specific impairments, subtypes/phenotypes, risk factors/mechanisms, and interventions. In addition, we highlight new aspects of PICS, including long-term fatigue, pain, and unemployment.

Keywords: Critical illness; Intensive care; Long-term outcomes.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

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Barriers to return to work after critical illness
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