Managing Chronic Pain in Ventilated Critical Care Patients - 07/06/24
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Pain experienced by mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units (ICUs) is often overlooked, but it is a significant issue. With over 5 million annual ICU admissions in the United States, the prevalence of pain during hospitalization and its aftermath is a pressing concern. Chronic pain in ICU survivors has been linked to post-traumatic stress disorder, poor quality of life, and long-term impairments known as postintensive care syndrome. Barriers to effective pain management include psychological factors, sedation restrictions, and inadequate use of valid assessment tools.
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