Intensive Care Aftercare Richard Griffiths, BSc, MD, FRCP (Reader in Medicine (Intensive Care), Department of Medicine, The University of Liverpool, Liverpool Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine, Whiston Hospital, UK)
The editors have pioneered an 'intensive care aftercare' programme which provides follow-up and rehabilitation care for these patients, either whilst recovering on a general ward or at home. * A much needed guide to detailed follow up and focused care of patients following a stay on the intensive care unit * Looks at the longer term residual effects of critical illness, including disability, functionality and specific disorders and problems * Includes practical information on running an aftercare programme, including where, when, how and who