SCCM Pod-450 Surviving Sepsis Campaign: Long-Term Goals of Care

In this iCriticalCare podcast, Dr. Ludwig Lin interviews Dr. Christa Schorr about the Surviving Sepsis Campaign's 2021 international guidelines, focusing on the long-term implications of critical illness and care for sepsis survivors. Dr. Schorr emphasizes the importance of recognizing the physical and cognitive challenges patients face post-sepsis, advocating for patient and family-centered care, early mobility, and psychosocial support. She details an ideal workflow for a patient recovering from septic shock, including transitions of care, therapy, and addressing financial and social support needs. The discussion also covers the role of psychologists in managing PTSD, anxiety, and depression, especially in the context of post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), and strategies for prioritizing care in resource-limited settings, highlighting the need for more research to support treatment and assessment measures for long-term recovery.