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DiscussionWhat did you find most surprising once you were out of the ICU?
Intensive Care (ICU) | Last Active: Dec 16, 2021 | Replies (107)Comment receiving replies
Replies to "Hi Annie. I ended up in the ICU from a horrible reaction to a pain med...."
@smoky, I applaud your efforts to inform staff at the hospital to help inform patients. It is quite possible that staff are not fully aware of PICS (Post Intensive Care Syndrome). The Society for Critical Care Medicine has resources to help develop resources for hospitals and clinics https://www.sccm.org/MyICUCare/THRIVE
@andreab, ICU Nurse Practitioner at Mayo Clinic, writes a blog describing PICS for patient, families, and health care professionals here on Connect:
- Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/pics/