Breathlessness assessment, management and impact in the intensive care unit: a rapid review and narrative synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adults in the intensive care unit (ICU) commonly experience distressing symptoms and other concerns such as pain, delirium, and breathlessness. Breathlessness management is not supported by any ICU guidelines, unlike other symptoms.

Aim

To review the literature relating to (i) prevalence, intensity, assessment, and management of breathlessness in critically ill adults in the ICU receiving invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) and high-flow oxygen therapy, (HFOT), (ii) the impact of breathlessness on ICU patients with regard to engagement with rehabilitation.

Methods

A rapid review and narrative synthesis using the Cochrane Methods Group Recommendations was conducted and reported in accordance with PRISMA. All study designs investigating bre

SUBMITTER: Richardson BR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11229436 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature