Psychiatric Aspects of Lung Disease in Critical Care

Crit Care Clin. 2017 Jul;33(3):601-617. doi: 10.1016/j.ccc.2017.03.014. Epub 2017 Apr 21.

Abstract

Respiratory conditions are some of the most common indications for admission to critical care units. Psychiatric disorders and symptoms are highly comorbid with lung disease. They can occur as a risk factor to lung disease, as a co-occurring condition, as a consequence of a pulmonary condition, or as a treatment side effect either from medications or assistive devices. Patients can experience a myriad of mood, anxiety, and cognitive disorder symptoms and conditions in critical care units. Intensivists and psychiatrists must be aware of the interplay between pulmonary and psychiatric symptoms as well as medication effects and interactions.

Keywords: Anxiety; Critical care; Demoralization; Depression; Intensive care unit; Neuropsychiatric symptoms; Psychiatric aspects of lung disease; Psychiatric aspects of pulmonary disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anxiety Disorders / psychology
  • Comorbidity
  • Critical Care*
  • Humans
  • Intensive Care Units
  • Lung Diseases / psychology*
  • Mental Disorders / psychology*
  • Psychiatry