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Intensive Care (ICU) | Last Active: Nov 14, 2023 | Replies (597)Comment receiving replies
Oh yes, especially if you care for them for weeks or more and it is determined that the condition that they are suffering with is never going to get better and there is little to be done except offer comfort to the patient and family. It helps them all to see familiar faces caring for them. It helps to know that you are not just a patient in a room who may never go home again from the hospital. It can be a tough job alot of the time, not just the medical care, but the emotional support. But it is the most important thing of all to offer in that that loving one on one care for all who are suffering in such a way.
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My son was in a PICU for five weeks last summer. Though most of my attention was on him, I often thought of how hard it would be to be a PICU nurse. I really admired them and they were my support and strength through some of the most terrifying moments. Thank you for all you do! The PICU we were in invited us to a PICU retreat to share and encourage the staff. I think it is great that more awareness is developing as to the emotional impact of ICU stays on families, patients and staff.