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

The ICU guide for families : understanding intensive care and how you can support your loved one / Lara Goitein, MD.

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."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781538153949
  • ISBN: 1538153947
  • Physical Description: xix, 217 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
  • Publisher: Lanham. Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [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.
Subject: Intensive care units > Popular works.
Critical care medicine > Popular works.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Prince Rupert Library 362.174 Goit (Text) 33294002127603 Adult Non-Fiction Volume hold Available -


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