ICU admissions: Consequences after discharge
2020 ◽
Vol 13
(9)
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pp. 550-556
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The intensive care department may seem a long way from the GP's consulting room, but every year tens of thousands of critically ill patients are admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) across the UK. Patients are often left with long term sequelae that may require GP input. Physical weakness, psychiatric disturbance and cognitive decline are not uncommon after an illness that requires a stay in an ICU. These hinder a patient’s return to their previous level of function and impact caregivers after discharge. This article aims to highlight the chronic symptoms patients can acquire during ICU admission that may come to the attention of GPs for their advice and treatment.
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2009 ◽
Vol 16
(10)
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pp. 1527-1528
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2018 ◽
Vol 12
(11)
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pp. 2613-2621
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Keyword(s):
2021 ◽