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After the Intensive Care Unit (ICU): QE II Department of Critical Care (3A and 5.2 ICU)

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IC85-1762
Language
English
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3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team

This pamphlet provides information for patients transferring out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Topics about the recovery from a critical illness are covered, including memory problems, sleep, depression and/or anxiety, breathing, weakness and pain, body image, and family. Ways to help with common problems while recovering from a critical illness are also provided.

This pamphlet is also available in French: FF85-2185
Après l’unité de soins intensifs (USI)

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