Annual Evidence Update on Critical Illness Rehabilitation: 15-19 March 2010

An update of the evidence on this topic from NHS Evidence – surgery, anaesthesia, perioperative and critical care.

This update reviews evidence published between June 2008 and December 2009, using the NICE Guideline ‘Rehabilitation after critical illness’ (CG083) as its reference document. It covers the physical and non-physical consequences of critical illness including muscle weakness, anxiety and cognitive impairment. The evidence will be accompanied by peer-reviewed expert commentaries.

Find out more at www.library.nhs.uk/theatres.