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Edited By
Richard Griffiths, BSc, MD, FRCP, Reader in Medicine (Intensive Care), Department of Medicine, The University of Liverpool, Liverpool; Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine, Whiston Hospital, UK
Christina Jones, PhD, Research Fellow, Intensive Care Research Group, Whiston Hospital, Prescot, UK
Description
* A much needed guide to detailed follow up and focused care of patients following a stay on the intensive care unit * Looks at the
longer term residual effects of critical illness, including disability, functionality and specific disorders and problems * Includes
practical information on running an aftercare programme, including where, when, how and who * Focuses not only on the patient but also
on the needs of the relatives * Written for the multidisciplinary hospital and community teams
Contents
Introduction: Why follow-up is needed; Audit Commission report recommendations; IMMEDIATE PROBLEMS AFTER ICU: Neuromuscular problems and
physical weakness; Acute psychological problems, e.g. anxiety, amnesia and drug withdrawal; Delusions and hallucinatory memories of ICU;
AFTER DISCHARGE FROM HOSPITAL: Sexual problems; Nutrition; Physical and Psychological recovery; Specific disease outcomes; AFTERCARE
PROGRAMME - Where, when, how, and who, including ward visits and outpatient clinics for patients and relatives?; Ward visits and the
role of the clinical nurse practitioner; Ward visits and the role of the ICU Doctor; SETTING UP AN OUTPATIENT CLINIC: Doctor led; Nurse
led; Rehabilitation after critical illness; Bereavement; Interventions on ICU that may impact on later recovery: Patient diaries.
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 176 pages, publication date: DEC-2001
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-4983-4
ISBN-10: 0-7506-4983-6
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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