Search Results

Delirium in the Critical Care Patient [English] Permalink Public

Delirium is a state of confusion and happens often to people in critical care. This pamphlet describes delirium, why it happens, who are more likely to get delirium, how we treat it when it happens, and how essential care partners can help. (English) Colour

Other Languages (See All Related)

English (258007), Chinese - Simplified (268124), Punjabi (268125)

Intensive Care Unit - Visitor Information (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The pamphlet provides some practical information for family and visitors of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients at Langley Memorial Hospital including general policy and visitation guidelines. (English) Colour

Other Languages (See All Related)

English (255710), Chinese - Simplified (267993), Chinese - Traditional (267994), Punjabi (267995)

Understanding Critical Care Areas (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet provides general information about what to expect during a stay in one of our Critical Care Areas. (English) Colour

Intensive Care Unit - Visitor Information (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information for family members and friends of patients in the Intensive Care Unit at Chilliwack General Hospital. Includes information on visiting guidelines, communication, family spokesperson, deciding about care, taking care of yourself, and what you can bring into the unit. (English) Colour

Other Languages (See All Related)

English (257019), Chinese - Simplified (267990), Chinese - Traditional (267991), Punjabi (267992)

Tracheostomy [English] Permalink Public

Information for people who are critically ill and need a tracheostomy. Describes what a tracheostomy is, why it is done, who does it, whether it is permanent or not, and who cares for it. (English) Colour

Beyond the Intensive Care Unit - Recovering from a Critical Illness [English] Permalink Public

Although the Intensive Care Unit has been an essential part of your care, it is only one step along your road to recovery. The next step in your recovery journey is a move out of Critical Care and onto one of our nursing units. This booklet explains what to expect with the move to a nursing unit, and with this stage of your recovery. (English) Colour

Intensive Care Unit - Visitor Information (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Information for family members and friends of patients in the Intensive Care Unit at Abbotsford Regional Hospital. Includes information on visiting guidelines, communication, family spokesperson, deciding about care, taking care of yourself, and what you can bring into the unit. (English) Colour

Other Languages (See All Related)

English (266460), Chinese - Simplified (267765), Chinese - Traditional (267766), Punjabi (266461)

The Simple Act of Proning [English] Permalink Public

Prone means to lie face down or on your front. “Proning” is short for prone positioning. It is one way to help your breathing. (English) Colour

Other Languages (See All Related)

English (266735), Punjabi (266736)

How Essential Care Partners can take part in the Intensive Care Unit [English] Permalink Public

Information for those who are essential care partners of people in the Intensive Care Unit to go with the diary of their ICU experience. Can be cut along the dotted lines to place on the front of the ICU diary notebook. (English) Colour

Other Languages (See All Related)

English (267850), Chinese - Simplified (267969), Punjabi (267968)

Intensive Care Unit - Visitor Information (Ridge Meadows Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information for family members and friends of patients in the Intensive Care Unit at Ridge Meadows Hospital. Includes information on visiting guidelines, communication family spokesperson, deciding about are, taking care of yourself, and what you can bring into the unit. (English) Colour

Other Languages (See All Related)

English (267912), Chinese - Simplified (267913), Chinese - Traditional (267914), Punjabi (267915)