What does the Functional Status Score for the ICU (FSS-ICU) measure?

What does the Functional Status Score for the ICU (FSS-ICU) measure?

• A. Delirium
• B. Functional independence in the ICU
• C. Pain intensity
• D. Respiratory function

Answer: (B)

FSS-ICU measures functional independence in the ICU. It captures how independently a patient can perform functional tasks relevant to ICU care and early recovery, such as moving in bed, getting to a seated position, and basic self-care activities, to track progress over time. It is not a measure of delirium, pain intensity, or respiratory function. Delirium is assessed with cognitive tools like CAM-ICU, pain with a numeric rating scale, and respiratory function with breathing and oxygenation measures.

FSS-ICU measures functional independence in the ICU. It captures how independently a patient can perform functional tasks relevant to ICU care and early recovery, such as moving in bed, getting to a seated position, and basic self-care activities, to track progress over time. It is not a measure of delirium, pain intensity, or respiratory function. Delirium is assessed with cognitive tools like CAM-ICU, pain with a numeric rating scale, and respiratory function with breathing and oxygenation measures.