How to write an ICU discharge summary

Information to be included  

• Summary of diagnosis and progress in intensive care  
• Current medications and changes to regular medications with justications  
• Antibiotic regimen and suggested review dates  
• Results of positive microbiological tests  
• Positions of invasive devices and insertion dates  
• Escalation plan in the event of deterioration  
• Pending investigations and specialty consultations  
• If the physiology remains abnormal due to chronic disease, rapid response triggers should be adjusted accordingly