Historically, each year more than 4 million adults in the United States survive intensive care unit services, with 80% experiencing post-intensive care syndrome, or PICS. The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified these numbers, and that has highlighted the value that rehabilitation provides for these patients. This session will provide information about PICS, including an overview and strategies for examination and intervention. These strategies will be illustrated with a case presentation. Participants will bring back to their communities new approaches for serving this population of patients, and for advocating these services to their colleagues, using an interprofessional approach to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe postintensive care syndrome (PICS).
2. Perform the physical examination and evaluation for a patient with impairments, activity limitations, or participation restrictions associated with PICS.
3. Describe strategies for safe and effective transitions of services for patients with PICS.
4. Advocate for the coordination of services among health care providers serving patients with PICS.

Course Instructions

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