Outcomes for patients and families after critical illness

A review of the evidence

The lecture duration is 47min.

1 CPD Point, 1 CEU, 1 CME credit approval pending.
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Margaret Herridge
Professor of Medicine, Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine at the University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
Lecture Summary

Survivors of critical illness are left with myriad morbidities including neuromuscular and neurocognitive dysfunction, serious mood disorders and diverse medical problems. Morbidities contribute to functional disability, significant healthcare use, inability to live independently or return to work, and compromised quality of life. Family caregivers of ICU survivors also experience a traumatic life event, suffering the burden of complex care that may precipitate their own severe mood disorders and also compromise their health and well-being. An understanding of these outcomes is essential to optimize care during critical illness and beyond to mitigate these consequences for patients and families.

Target Audience

Critical Care Doctors
Experienced or advanced Critical Care Nurses

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Understand the physical consequence of critical illness
  • Learn about the mood disorders affecting patients and families after critical illness
  • Discuss the pattern of healthcare utilization for patients after critical illness
  • Understand the differential responses to muscle injury and repair