Ramifications of ICU Treatments

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I heard this discussion on NPR about patients who have been in the ICU and the after-effects on their physical, mental and emotional well-being. It was fascinating and may fill in the gaps for some of you who have been in these circumstances. Definitely worth a listen.

Intensive Care | The Diane Rehm Show from WAMU and NPR

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I heard this discussion on NPR about patients who have been in the ICU and the after-effects on their physical, mental and emotional well-being. It was fascinating and may fill in the gaps for some of you who have been in these circumstances. Definitely worth a listen.

Intensive Care | The Diane Rehm Show from WAMU and NPR

For doctors and nurses caring for patients in intensive care, the number one concern is the patient’s survival. Pain killers, sedatives, and bed rest are standard procedure, but in recent years, a second objective has been added: to improve the patient’s longer term quality of life. Recent studies have shown that prolonged sedation, for example, can lead to reduced brain function years later and immobilization is associated with slower recoveries overall. Join us to discuss how changes in intensive care procedures can improve patients lives later.

Now I got a good excuse for my reduced brain function. Thank you!