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This manual is designed to help you recover in the quickest and safest way. It also has valuable information for relatives and friends of those recovering from critical illness as it is recognised that you are very much involved in the process of recovery.  It has been written using research and information, some of which […]

This manual is designed to help you recover in the quickest and safest way. It also has valuable information for relatives and friends of those recovering from critical illness as it is recognised that you are very much involved in the process of recovery.  It has been written using research and information, some of which […]

What is the Critical Care Department? Critical care provides closer monitoring and treatment that is more intensive to patients who require it. This can be after an operation or serious illness. Patients are categorised as level 2 or level 3 depending on their needs. Level 2 patients (high dependency) have one nurse caring for two […]

An Introduction to me Please complete as much of this information as you can to help the critical care team to provide the best possible care for your relative or friend Personal details: My preferred name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… My age: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… My religion: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… My dietary requirements: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… My communication needs: e.g. hearing aids, speech difficulties, […]

A Guide for Relatives and Carers What is delirium? Delirium is a common complication of acute illness. 20% of all patients in hospital develop delirium. A patient who is delirious is often experiencing a world which makes no sense to us, but is very real to them. For instance they may: The patient is convinced […]

Children are welcome to visit the critical care department; however you may need to give this some thought before they visit. We realise that having a friend or relative in critical care can be stressful for the whole family.  Children in particular may have questions about why their relative is missing from family life. Should […]