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Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
analgesics - Delirium ... prevention - Early ... Use of validated scales ... ) - Pain assessment ... diagnosis #management #criticalcare
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
stepwise daily assessment ... Total scores >2 ... Agitation Sedation Scale ... non-intubated patients (ie EtOH ... #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
PMH; consider withdrawal ... own objective assessment ... TSH, CPK, HIV, EtOH ... #Pearls #Checklist ... diagnosis #workup #criticalcare