The Insider's Guide to the

INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

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★★★★★

“Clear, compassionate, and deeply human."

- Dr. HW, ICU Physician

“This guide explained what we were seeing, and helped us ask the right questions."

- AM, family member

“Explains what families are afraid to ask - every family in the ICU should have access to this."

- RC, family member

“A bridge betweem clinicians and families."

- Monica S, ICU Social Worker

“Calm, honest, and reassuring - with a touch of humor - a good read and a great resource!"

- OR, Patient

If you have any interest in critical care, personal or not, READ THIS BOOK!

- MS, ARNP

F inding your way...

Your ICU Companion

Guiding patients and families through the Critical Care journey with clear, honest explanations and trusted support.

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"This guide gave us language for what we were seeing."

- LJ, family member and nurse

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In This Book, You'll Learn:

How the ICU works, and why you're there
Who's who in the ICU care team and how they work together
Common ICU tests, treatments, machines, monitors, and medications
What to expect day by day during an ICU stay
How decisions are made during critical illenss
How families can communicate effectively with clinicians
How clinicians can communicate effectively with families
What happens after the ICU, recovery and end-of-life care
Practical ways to get involved, informed, and supported

Helping You Understand the Critical Care Journey

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The Insider's Guide to the

“Clear, compassionate, and deeply human."

- Dr. HW, ICU Physician

“This guide explained what we were seeing, and helped us ask the right questions."

- AM, family member

“Explains what families are afraid to ask - every family in the ICU should have access to this."

- RC, family member

“A bridge betweem clinicians and families."

- Monica S, ICU Social Worker

“Calm, honest, and reassuring - with a touch of humor - a good read and a great resource!"

- OR, Patient

If you have any interest in critical care, personal or not, READ THIS BOOK!

- MS, ARNP

F inding your way...

Your ICU Companion

"This guide gave us language for what we were seeing."

In This Book, You'll Learn:

How the ICU works, and why you're there

Who's who in the ICU care team and how they work together

Common ICU tests, treatments, machines, monitors, and medications

What to expect day by day during an ICU stayHow decisions are made during critical illenss

How families can communicate effectively with clinicians

How clinicians can communicate effectively with families

What happens after the ICU, recovery and end-of-life care

Practical ways to get involved, informed, and supported

Helping You Understand the Critical Care Journey

Help

What to expect day by day during an ICU stay
How decisions are made during critical illenss