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Author:

Goitein, Lara, 1969- author.

Title:

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

Publisher:

Rowman & Littlefield,

Copyright Date:

2021

Description:

xvii, 217 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Subject:

Intensive care units.
Critical care medicine.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-210) and index.

Contents:

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.

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.

ISBN:

1538153947
9781538153949

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1253440068

LCCN:

2021023122

Locations:

KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)

XXPH787 -- Council Bluffs Public Library (Council Bluffs)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)