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September 23, 2025Anaesthesia Pain & Intensive CareOpen Access

Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS): A call for continuity beyond discharge

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HKHaseeb KhaliqMMMuhammad Usman MinhasMAMostafa Ahmed Abdellah Ahmed

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Overview

Analysis highlights high prevalence of post-intensive care syndrome among ICU survivors, suggesting urgent need for rehabilitation and mental health support.

Key Points

  • High levels of muscle weakness and cognitive dysfunction affect many ICU survivors after discharge.
  • Approximately 25-60% of ICU survivors experience post-intensive care syndrome, indicating widespread impact.
  • Identifying risk factors and creating patient-centered recovery plans are essential for improving outcomes.
  • Integrating early rehabilitation and remote monitoring can address significant care gaps for post-ICU patients.

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Khaliq et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d43ed1713b0b5dfea7e063https://doi.org/10.35975/apic.v29i6.2885
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