A 60-year-old man on ICU is recovering from a prolonged critical illness. He has been in ICU for 28 days. His family reports that he is withdrawn, has...

Question

A 60-year-old man on ICU is recovering from a prolonged critical illness. He has been in ICU for 28 days. His family reports that he is withdrawn, has nightmares, is hypervigilant, and becomes distressed when hearing monitor alarms. He avoids discussing his ICU stay. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to the ICU experience

Answer

ICU delirium

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Major depressive disorder

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Generalised anxiety disorder

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Adjustment disorder

uk-fficm MCQ (SBA): Post-Intensive Care Syndrome