ICU sedation, delirium & recovery
Time in ICU and post-intensive care syndrome: how long is long enough?
Authors' conclusion
Many patients with an ICU length of stay < 72 h are reporting post-ICU impairment 6 months after leaving ICU.
Study context
- Population
- ICU survivors, including short ICU stays (LOS < 72 h), assessed 6 months after ICU discharge77 (58%) ICU LOS < 72 h
- Participants
- 132 survivors
- Primary endpoint
- Post-ICU impairment (clinically significant impairment on any self-report tool for physical function, cognitive function, anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder)
- Follow-up
- 6 months post-ICU discharge
Methodological detailsretrospective access of routinely collected ICU data
- Retrospective access of routinely collected ICU data
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
At least one post-ICU impairment · 6 months after leaving ICU
At least one post-ICU impairment, all participants
40
30%
Of whom ICU LOS < 72 h
22
17%
Original publication
Time in ICU and post-intensive care syndrome: how long is long enough? Crit Care. Published 23 January 2024. doi:10.
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