The Frontier Psychiatrists • 275 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
- A stay in the ICU can be traumatic for patients due to various factors like machines, confusion, and hallucinations.
- ICU workers are also at risk of developing PTSD due to exposure to human suffering, with rates increasing, especially after the pandemic.
- The prevalence of PTSD among ICU patients and workers is significant, emphasizing the need for research and treatment options to address this trauma.