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Editorial
. 2024 Feb 1;52(2):337-340.
doi: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000006082. Epub 2024 Jan 19.

Prediction of Post-ICU Impairments-Is It Possible?

Kimberley J Haines  1   2 , Lauren E Ferrante  3
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Editorial

Prediction of Post-ICU Impairments-Is It Possible?

Kimberley J Haines et al. Crit Care Med. .

Abstract

Mr Thompson is a 58-year-old male, admitted to the intensive care unit with severe community acquired pneumonia following an overseas holiday. He has acute respiratory failure, requiring mechanical ventilation and haemodynamic supports. Prior to his ICU admission he worked in a corporate job, lived with his wife, was otherwise fit and healthy, and enjoyed cycling 10km to and from work. His ICU admission extended for three weeks, and he stayed in hospital for a further two weeks, before discharging. On return home, he is only able to walk 200m. He has lost his vitality. He is tearful, anxious, and depressed about his health state. His wife is finding it difficult to help him. They are unsure of where to get support in the community, whether he will be able to return to work, and what to expect for his recovery.

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Conflict of interest statement

Dr. Ferrante’s institution received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH); she received support for article research from the NIH; and she is supported by the Yale Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (P30 AG021342). Dr. Haines has disclosed that she does not have any potential conflicts of interest.

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