More than five million patients are admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) in the United States each year. Due to continuous advances, more and more patients survive. However, many survivors of critical illness do not fully return to their previous baseline function. Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) refers to new or worsening changes in mental health, cognitive function, or physical function following critical illness. In terms of mental health, survivors of critical illness may display symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or anxiety. Anywhere from 13% to 25% of ICU survivors demonstrate psychiatric symptoms after discharge

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