This article is the first in a two-part series, outlining the key facets of post-intensive care syndrome to facilitate early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. BackgroundPost-intensive care syndrome (PICS) refers to a constellation of cognitive, psychiatric and physical symptoms experienced by patients during and following a period of critical illness. As many as 50% of intensive care unit (ICU) survivors are affected, and symptoms can persist for months to years. When psychological symptoms are experienced by patients' loved ones, this is termed PICS-family (PICS-F).

This article is the second in a two-part series, outlining the key aspects of screening and primary care management of post-intensive care syndrome.

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