Post-critical care long COVID: reducing the physical and emotional toll

Symposium
Chairs: A. Simonds (London, United Kingdom), T. Troosters (Leuven, Belgium)
Aims: to discuss the pathophysiological mechanisms of post-intensive care unit (ICU) long COVID; to explore how to wean from mechanical ventilation and the therapeutic modalities of inpatient physiotherapy and outpatient rehabilitation; to discuss the psychological and cognitive aspects of post-ICU long COVID, particularly the assessment and support of these patients.

Patient's testimony G. McIntyre (Dundee, United Kingdom)
Pathophysiology of post-ICU long COVID syndrome N. Hajizadeh (Madrid, Spain)
Prolonged mechanical ventilation and physiotherapy for COVID patients in ICUs N. Hart (London, United Kingdom)
Managing anxiety, depression and cognitive impairment to promote recovery T. Vannorsdall (Baltimore, United States)
Rehabilitation modalities to address physical morbidity and support recovery M. Paneroni (Mazzano (BS), Italy)
Discussion and Q&A