Narrative review explores risk factors and treatment strategies for post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) in ICU patients, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary care.
Key Points
Patients with post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) face impairments in physical function, cognitive performance, and mental health three months after ICU discharge.
Initial findings from a PICS outpatient clinic show that 72% of patients experience impairments across one or more domains, indicating significant post-ICU challenges.
Preventive strategies for PICS should be identified early within the ICU, focusing on risk factors like age, sex, and pre-existing mental disorders.
Multidisciplinary treatments are essential for effective aftercare of PICS patients, yet their efficacy remains to be demonstrated across larger populations.