Intensive care survivors often experience post-intensive care sequelae, which are frequently gathered together under the term "post-intensive care syndrome" (PICS). The consequences of PICS on quality of life, health-related costs and hospital readmissions are real public health problems. In the present Viewpoint, we summarize current knowledge and gaps in our understanding of PICS and approaches to management.
Keywords: Core set; Critically ill; Follow-up; ICU-acquired weakness; Intensive care unit; Muscle weakness; Post-intensive care syndrome; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Quality of care.