Episode 2: "What is PICS?"
from Surviving Discharge Hosted by The Life After ICU Initiative
What is Post-Intensive Care Syndrome—and why does it matter after you leave the hospital? In Episode 2 of SURVIVING DISCHARGE, Michael Paul Patrick is joined by Dr. Brian Peach for a conversation about PICS and life after critical illness. Following Michael’s personal story in the premiere, this episode gives listeners a starting point for understanding the physical, cognitive, and mental health challenges that can follow an ICU stay. Knowing the term PICS can help survivors and families put experiences into words, ask questions, and begin seeking support. Whether you’re an ICU survivor, a family member, a healthcare professional, or someone trying to understand a loved one’s recovery, this conversation is an invitation to look beyond discharge. Learn more about the Life After ICU Initiative and our peer-support work at https://lifeaftericu.org. This podcast provides education and lived experience, not individual medical advice. Discuss your symptoms and treatment with a qualified healthcare professional. Peer support complements clinical care; it does not replace medical treatment or psychotherapy. SURVIVING DISCHARGE A Life After ICU Initiative Podcast Building the bridge from intensive care to life after. What helped you build your bridge?
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