Search for: [Abstract = "tients hospitalized in critical care units are at risk of developing Postlntensive Care Syndrome \(PICS\), which negatively affects the quality of life. lt is characterized by impairment of cognitive, physiological, and physical functions. Known risk factors for PICS are Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome \(ARDS\), sepsis, delirium, or the need for invasive mechanical ventilation. The consequences of prolonged mechanical ventilation, immobilization, sedative and neuromuscular\-blocking drugs include polyneuropathy, decreased exercise tolerance, malnutrition, and hypercatabolism. Tracheostomy, which is performed due to the need for prolonged mechanical ventilation and to facilitate weaning from ventilator therapy, is often associated with periodic problems with swallowing and speaking. Patients with COVID\-19, experienced social isolation throughout their hospitalization. Due to present regulations, no relatives or visitors were allowed access to covid wards. Restrictive personal protection equipment used by staff resulted in dehumanization and hindered patient communication. The COVID\- 19 pandemie caused a population\-wide high level of anxiety. Previous studies on assessing patient quality of life after COVID\-19 have not included critically iii patients. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation \(ECMO\) is a highly invasive method of supporting respiratory and circulatory fa"]

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