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COVID-19: What does it mean for people in ICU and for families?
Intensive Care (ICU) | Last Active: Apr 21, 2021 | Replies (79)Comment receiving replies
Hello, @mutwo I am so sorry that you and your husband are in this very difficult situation. As a nurse who worked in many stressful situations, I would suggest that you have a small notebook so you can record everything that happens. This way you won’t have to rely on your memory when you’re upset. Record nurses names and dates they were assigned to your husband. If you witness anything, record it also. Record doctors names, ask for their business cards. Record names and times of medications, etc.
I know that being in a hospital, especially an ICU, is overwhelming and foreign. Sometimes, what looks strange and upsetting to a family, is not. It’s just different. Tasks are done faster because they have to be done faster. Right now, with this virus situation, nurses, especially, are under a lot of pressure.
Since your husband may have to stay at this hospital, do your best to get to know the staff and let them know you also. But, mostly, focus on your husband. He needs to know that you are there and that you care. If I can help with anything, let me know
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@mutwo How difficult it must be for you not to be able to be with your husband t this time. Please know that the staff is doing their very best in caring for your husband. The current COVID-19 has made it more difficult for your husband, you, and the staff. Everyone Is stressed and tempers can be short. Please try your best to trust the staff and know that they have your husband’s care as their first priority. Have you any family in the area? Or close friends? Or the minister of your church? Just someone that you can talk to and open your heart to. You really need to take care of yourself at the time. Let’s stay in touch. Becky
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thank you kindly Ma'am for welcoming me here. I have been calling the location in Minnesota being that was the one he was considering having stem cell therapy at this spring. I was unable to reach anyone thus far. I was asked to leave the icu Friday due to safety concerns and now he's alone and I have limited insight about his care. I am not even notified of procedures. I don't know what to do besides to keep looking for a rescue for my husband. thank you again Ma'am for listening and encouraging me during this nightmare. I just feel that I have let him down. I pray that all is well for you and your family and that it remains that way