COVID-19 ICU Patients Double rates of Normal ICU Delirium, Long-term Problems, Cognitive Issues

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https://fox59.com/news/coronavirus/indiana-researchers-warn-of-long-term-symptoms-of-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR308GUpXK-CjlRX-phGAd0ZF_coKx1UQPw5MieU-x7L9xoOWKrK2ksZDZ4

The rates of delirium among patients admitted to the ICU are up to 80% in the ICU,” he said. “The historical rates were 40% in the intensive care unit, so COVID-19 patients have doubled the rate of delirium compared to historical controls.

“Once you see the data, there is no turning back from being concerned,” said Dr. Natalie Lambert, associate research professor at the IU School of Medicine.

52% of respondents said they had difficulty concentrating or focusing. 38% had memory problems. Participants reported more than 100 symptoms.

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1. this is new to me -- and quiute concerning

So we can look forward to more people surviving the virus -- but with increasing uncertain long term outcomes. Super!