AAST Guideline May Help Identify, Manage PICS

Consensus guideline outlines screening, diagnosis, and follow-up strategies for long-term impairments after intensive care unit discharge.

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Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) includes new impairments following ICU admission, affecting physical, cognitive, psychologic, and thromboinflammatory functions.
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The guideline emphasizes the need for domain-specific evaluations of PICS, including cognitive and physical assessments tailored to individual patient needs.
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Long-term outcomes for ICU survivors show significant cognitive impairment in 30% to 50% of patients and a mortality rate of 25% to 30% within one year.
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Patients with ICU stays over 48 hours should be referred to multidisciplinary PICS clinics, with follow-ups recommended at 2, 3, 6, and 12 months post-discharge.
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The recommendations are based on expert consensus, highlighting the importance of recognizing PICS to improve recovery and quality of life after ICU discharge.

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