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Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) - Let's talk

Posted by Colleen Young, Connect Director @colleenyoung, Jan 13, 2017

Have you heard of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome? Sometimes it's called post ICU syndrome or PICS. PICS is defined as new or worse health problems after critical illness. These problems can affect your mind, body, thoughts, and/or feelings.

On Connect we would like to bring together people who have been affected by critical illness, and hopefully lighten the burden you bear. Patients and family members welcome.

Grab a cup of tea, or beverage of your choice, and let's chat. Why not start by introducing yourself?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Intensive Care (ICU) Support Group.

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Feb 26 1:30pm
In reply to @emsweller "Thank you both so much. So, the dilirium has improved. He was transferred to a Long..." + (show)
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Thank you both so much. So, the dilirium has improved. He was transferred to a Long Term Acute Care facility today and I have to be in court tomorrow to obtain guardianship (temporary). I couldn't go with him at the time. The facility is 2 and 1/2 hours away from our home. So, I will visit on Thursday and stay until Saturday. He has called me 3 times today. He says he is confused and doesn't know where he is. I softly spoke to him and said I know where he is and why. I reminded him that he is there to get stronger so he can come home. He just needs reassurance. I am very tired these days but I know he is scared and just wants to know he is okay and safe.

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@emsweller
I am imaginging that your husband is happy to see you today. There is no doubt in my mind that you are exhausted. I also think that you are an exceptional caregiver and a loving wife.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 3 8:07pm
In reply to @emsweller "Thank you both so much. So, the dilirium has improved. He was transferred to a Long..." + (show)
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Thank you both so much. So, the dilirium has improved. He was transferred to a Long Term Acute Care facility today and I have to be in court tomorrow to obtain guardianship (temporary). I couldn't go with him at the time. The facility is 2 and 1/2 hours away from our home. So, I will visit on Thursday and stay until Saturday. He has called me 3 times today. He says he is confused and doesn't know where he is. I softly spoke to him and said I know where he is and why. I reminded him that he is there to get stronger so he can come home. He just needs reassurance. I am very tired these days but I know he is scared and just wants to know he is okay and safe.

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@emsweller, just checking in. How are you doing?

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