Functional outcomes after survival from critical illness (Review)
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Functional outcomes after survival from critical illness, and the constellation of disabilities and dysfunction now termed post-ICU syndrome, are getting more attention. The Covid-19 pandemic produced an enormous new cohort of the persistently or permanently disabled as a result of critical illness. This increasing population represent both critical care’s increased success at preventing death, and the unexpected, sometimes devastating consequences.
Functional outcomes after survival from critical illness (Review)
Functional outcomes after survival from…
Functional outcomes after survival from critical illness (Review)
Functional outcomes after survival from critical illness, and the constellation of disabilities and dysfunction now termed post-ICU syndrome, are getting more attention. The Covid-19 pandemic produced an enormous new cohort of the persistently or permanently disabled as a result of critical illness. This increasing population represent both critical care’s increased success at preventing death, and the unexpected, sometimes devastating consequences.