The Chronically Critically Ill Patient – Dr. Paul Langlois

The Syndrome of chronic critical illness has emotional, social, and financial burdens for individuals, caregivers, and the health care system. In this session, we will take a look at the complexity of CCI and discuss strategies that are being implemented to handle this increasing population.

• Prevalence
• Profile
• Complexities of Pathophysiology
• Financial Impact Supporting the Patient and Family

Objectives

1. Define what classifies a patient as chronically, critically ill and the associated risk factors.
2. Discuss the “4 R’s” of patient management: Respiratory, Recovery, Recuperation, and Rehabilitation.

Outline

• Definitions
• Prevalence
• Profile
  • Why in an ICU
  • Goals of an ICU
  • Becoming Chronically Critically Ill
• Complexities of Pathophysiology
  • Nutritional Guidelines
  • Medications
• Financial Impact
• Supporting the Patient and Family
  • Withdrawal of Life Support