| Post-traumatic stress disorder in medical settings: focus on the critically ill. | |
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PMID: 20981585 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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The relevance of the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) concept to medically ill patients is becoming increasingly clear. Some medical conditions (e.g., rheumatologic diseases) are likely related to PTSD indirectly. Others, such as myocardial infarction and critical illness/intensive care unit (ICU) treatment, are likely traumatic stressors. Importantly, PTSD seems to be a potent risk factor for fatal and nonfatal cardiac events. Risk factors for medical illness-related PTSD appear similar to risk factors for PTSD in general. PTSD is particularly common among survivors of critical illness and ICU treatment. Further research is needed to determine how specific ICU interventions (e.g., administration of benzodiazepines, corticosteroids, and catecholamines) affect PTSD risk. In the meantime, given the negative impact of PTSD on patients' quality of life, it is important for psychiatrists and other clinicians to be aware of the syndrome in survivors of critical illness so as to ensure that such patients receive the care that they deserve. |
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Authors:
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O Joseph Bienvenu; Karin J Neufeld |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Current psychiatry reports Volume: 13 ISSN: 1535-1645 ISO Abbreviation: Curr Psychiatry Rep Publication Date: 2011 Feb |
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Created Date: 2011-01-03 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 100888960 Medline TA: Curr Psychiatry Rep Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 3-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA. jbienven@jhmi.edu |
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