POST-ICU Syndrome (PICS) and Nutrition: From Survival to Recovery

About the Course

Critical illness has long-term consequences for patients after their discharge from the ICU, including physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the consequences of critical illness, including the development of PICS and its long-term effects.
• Discuss the role of nutrition during and after an ICU stay to prevent or reduce ICU-acquired weakness and PICS.
• Summarize the role of rehabilitation strategies, including nutrition therapy, after the ICU and hospital stay to manage PICS.