What You Don’t Know About Post ICU Syndrome (but Always Wanted to)

Activity Summary

This session addresses misconceptions of ICU recovery, definition and risk factors for development of post ICU syndrome (PICS). Discussion of evidence-based nursing interventions to prevent or reduce PICS during the ICU includes a review of guideline recommendations for bedside and for APRNs to manage pain, agitation and sedation. All levels of nursing are challenged to educate patients and families and place referrals to a post ICU recovery clinic. Elements of starting an advanced practice provider-led post ICU recovery clinic are presented.

Objectives

Identify misconceptions of ICU recovery; describe post intensive care syndrome (PICS) and nursing interventions to reduce the risk of PICS.
List guideline-recommended agents to treat pain, agitation, sedation and delirium according to patient-specific conditions.
Describe the interdisciplinary resources necessary to provide follow-up care when assessing and treating PICS.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.