Post-intensive care syndrome: A review for the primary care NP

Nurse Pract. 2022 Nov 1;47(11):15-22. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000884864.28090.c9.

Abstract

Post-intensive care syndrome is a costly and complicated collection of physical, cognitive, and mental health problems experienced by survivors of critical illness. The primary care NP is uniquely positioned to assess, monitor, manage, and treat patients with this syndrome following hospital discharge.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Critical Care
  • Critical Illness* / psychology
  • Critical Illness* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Intensive Care Units*
  • Patient Discharge

Supplementary concepts

  • postintensive care syndrome