Top Ten Tips Palliative Care Clinicians Should Know About Caring for People with Postintensive Care Syndrome - PubMed
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- ICU mortality rates have declined, leading to more ICU survivors with long-term sequelae.
- Postintensive Care Syndrome (PICS) was defined in 2012, encompassing physical, psychological, and cognitive effects.
- PICS can persist long after hospitalization and may also impact family members.
- Palliative care integration can help alleviate suffering for ICU survivors and their families.
- An interdisciplinary team provides ten tips to enhance palliative care for PICS patients.