The ICU guide for families : understanding intensive care and how you can support your loved one

Goitein, Lara 1969- (author.).

Summary: "This book is for ICU patients' families, suddenly immersed in an alien and intimidating world. It clearly explains intensive care ranging from the details of the equipment and environment, to decisions about end-of-life care, focusing on how the reader can become an effective advocate for their loved one."--

Record details

ISBN: 1538153947
ISBN: 9781538153949
Physical Description: xix, 217 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
print
Publisher: Lanham. Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2021]
Copyright: ©2021.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-210) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The first 24 hours -- The first 3 days -- The first 2 weeks -- Common procedures for ICU patients -- COVID-19-specific issues in the ICU -- After the first 2 weeks : prolonged ICU care and big-picture decisions -- Dying in the ICU -- Surviving the ICU.