Alex, MHS, MSN, RN Gottsch
Navigating the ICU: A Guide for Patients and Families
Navigating the ICU: A Guide for Patients and Families
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Navigating the ICU: A Guide for Patients and Families is a concise and affordable guide to understanding the intensive care unit, designed to help patients and their families navigate the complexities of the ICU experience.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health
Navigating the ICU: A Guide for Patients and Families is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the intensive care unit (ICU). Written in a straightforward and highly informative style, this compact handbook is designed to help patients and their families navigate the complexities of the ICU. Authored by ICU nurse Alex Gottsch, the book provides concise explanations of the ICU experience and offers accessible answers to common questions asked by patients and families.
This invaluable resource serves as a single, accessible source for patients and families in the high-stress environment of the ICU, where rapid decision-making is often required in an unfamiliar and intimidating setting. By educating families about how the ICU works, what questions to ask, and how to advocate for themselves and their loved ones, the book improves communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
The book is organized with an intuitive table of contents, making it easy to navigate and find the information you need. It addresses a wide range of post-ICU possibilities, including Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS), expectations from skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute care facilities, and end-of-life issues. Additionally, the book includes a Foreword by Patricia M. Davidson, Dean of The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.
Enriching your eBook reading experience, the book is compatible with various devices, including computers, tablets, and smartphones. It can also be easily converted into an audiobook, providing an additional avenue for consumption.
In conclusion, Navigating the ICU: A Guide for Patients and Families is a must-read for anyone facing a hospital stay in the ICU or caring for a loved one in such a facility. With its comprehensive coverage, accessible language, and user-friendly format, this book empowers patients and families to navigate the complexities of the ICU with confidence and understanding.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781975191382
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