A 60-year-old man on ICU has had a prolonged stay (35 days) following multi-organ failure from sepsis. He is now being discharged to the ward. Accordi...

Question

A 60-year-old man on ICU has had a prolonged stay (35 days) following multi-organ failure from sepsis. He is now being discharged to the ward. According to NICE NG83 (Rehabilitation After Critical Illness), what structured assessment should be performed before ICU discharge?

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive clinical assessment addressing physical, psychological, and cognitive function, with creation of a rehabilitation prescription

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No formal assessment is needed

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Pulmonary function tests only

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A 6-minute walk test

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A discharge summary only

uk-fficm MCQ (SBA): ICU Discharge and Rehabilitation

A 60-year-old man on ICU has had a prolonged stay (35 days) following multi-organ failure from sepsis. He is now being discharged to the ward. According to NICE NG83 (Rehabilitation After Critical Illness), what structured assessment should be performed before ICU discharge?