Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 Critical Illness

With an ever-increasing number of COVID-19 survivors, providers are tasked with addressing the longer lasting symptoms of COVID-19, or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC). For critically ill patients, existing knowledge about post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) represents a useful structure for understanding PASC. Post-ICU clinics leverage a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and treat the physical, cognitive, psychological sequelae central to both PICS and PASC in critically ill patients. While management through both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic modalities can be utilized, further research into both the optimal treatment and prevention of PASC represents a key public health imperative.

Source: Critical Care Clinics - January 9, 2022 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Kristin Schwab, Emily Schwitzer, Nida Qadir Source Type: research