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Disability after Critical Illness Name Institution Date Abstract Critical diseases were identified by Coopersmith et al. (2012) as a significant cause of disability and mortality in both developing and developed nations. In particular, critical diseases are associated with both neurocognitive and physical impairments. In the United States, chronic diseases and critical illnesses account for nearly 40% of all deaths recorded in a year. On the same note, the United States spends more than 263 dollars per year in managing critical illnesses. Although advances in medical technology have gradually lead to quick diagnosis and better treatment interventions leading to the long life expectancy of critically-ill patients, much still has been to be done to improve the neurocognitive abilities associated with critical illnesses (Coopersmith et al., 2012). Early identification of victims prone to develop critical illnesses in the wards dramatically reduces further deterioration and subsequent disability (Kahn et al., 2010). Timely interventions such as administration of intravenous fluids, adequate analgesia, respiratory therapy, and oxygen administration have been proven to deter symptom deterioration. Moreover, early identification of patients at risk gives time to the nurses and the physicians to discuss the case and decide the definitive treatment (Kahn et al., 2010). Understanding the risk factors and the pathophysiology of critical illnesses helps in formulating and implementing preventive measures (Kahn et al., 2010). Many studies have assessed the effects of critical illnesses on the patient, the viable treatment options, and the preventive measures. In the
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