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My dad is being discharged home today!

He spent 12 days on a ventilator and an additional 19 days in ICU and step down ICU. Then he was in rehab for 34 days getting Physical, Occupational and Speech...

He spent 12 days on a ventilator and an additional 19 days in ICU and step down ...

NDFan65

•4 years ago

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On ventillator again after 2days

Hi all My husband was off ventilator for 2 days now today they put him back on the ventilator again and he has a bit of tempersture. Does this usually happen...

Hi all My husband was off ventilator for 2 days now today they put him back on t...

Rgsable

•4 years ago

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Amputation now on schedule

My husband is slowly waking after being sedated for four weeks. He is in a long-term acute care facility. I am unable to see him because of the COVID...

My husband is slowly waking after being sedated for four weeks. He is in a long-...

worriedinalabama

•4 years ago

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Things took a bad turn

Dad had been in ICU for about 56 days on a ventilator due to Covid, he was finally transferred to rehab with a tracheotomy. He was still on dialysis but...

Dad had been in ICU for about 56 days on a ventilator due to Covid, he was final...

Sarhj

•4 years ago

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Saw dad after 71 days

After 71 days of dad being admitted to hospital and then very quickly ICU, i finally got to physically see him today albeit for 5 minutes! My dad was stepped...

After 71 days of dad being admitted to hospital and then very quickly ICU, i fin...

HopefulA

•4 years ago

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Finally off the ventilator after 72 days

So my dad has now been off the ventilator for 30 hrs he’s doing so well am so proud of him. Fingers crossed all goes in the right direction will be getting...

So my dad has now been off the ventilator for 30 hrs he’s doing so well am so pr...

Mccarthy0702

•4 years ago

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Post Covid Recovery

My dad contracted Covid 19 at the end of March and was admitted into the ICU and intubated on March 29. He was in ICU for 48 days and has been at an LTAC (long...

My dad contracted Covid 19 at the end of March and was admitted into the ICU and...

RWiltz001

•4 years ago

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Recovery advice after covid

hi everyone. I have no been out of ICU/ hospital, having had Covid, for 8 weeks. I had virtually zero support from formal health care and GP's. ICU steps has...

hi everyone. I have no been out of ICU/ hospital, having had Covid, for 8 weeks....

PeterJu

•4 years ago

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Mental health after ICU/COVID

Hello all, I'm glad to say that mom is Covid free now but still at the hospital because of a stroke. She's paralyzed and doing physiotherapy. I want to hear...

Hello all, I'm glad to say that mom is Covid free now but still at the hospital ...

Marcita

•4 years ago

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The third corner

I’ve posted a few times but feel I must post again tonight . After 3 weeks and 4 days in a rehab ward and nearly 6 weeks ICU previous to that , tonight I have...

I’ve posted a few times but feel I must post again tonight . After 3 weeks and 4...

Pandysgirls

•4 years ago

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He has No Wake Up After Sedation in COVID 19

hi My father is ventilated 1 week now.At that time he had cardiac arreset 3 times.His sedation removed 3 days ago.But he had no response they took CT scan...

hi My father is ventilated 1 week now.At that time he had cardiac arreset 3 ti...

Fabiharzzu

•4 years ago

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Recovery after sepsis.

I suffered from undiagnosed sepsis January 2019. I had been seen by two doctors, thinking I just had flue. A day later and I was feeling like I was dying and...

I suffered from undiagnosed sepsis January 2019. I had been seen by two doctors,...

Rotherham66

•4 years ago

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I'm New... Just want to know I'm not alone...

2018 Dec - Took a life threatening haemorrhage from the abdomen as I lost all my blood in the process, yet I'm still weak in my arms and legs, strength wise....

2018 Dec - Took a life threatening haemorrhage from the abdomen as I lost all my...

Lotus-Blossom

•4 years ago

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Vent support

Hi every one My Mom has completed 63 days in ICU on ventilator this week has Trach. They trial for Trach mask which she tolerated few hours then they put her...

Hi every one My Mom has completed 63 days in ICU on ventilator this week has Tr...

Avaco

•4 years ago

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What comes after Covid 19 & critical care?

It’s better to be forearmed...critical care and the legacies aren’t for the fainted hearted I’m afraid....

It’s better to be forearmed...critical care and the legacies aren’t for the fain...

Sepsur

•4 years ago

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Toe amputation and vent wearning

Husband was transferred to a long-term acute care facility this past Saturday to help him wean from vent. He is still being vent-weaned. Now, they are saying...

Husband was transferred to a long-term acute care facility this past Saturday to...

worriedinalabama

•4 years ago

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How long on ventilator after Trac

My Mom had Trac done on Saturday successfully so relieved to see mom without tube going inside the mouth now they are giving a trail for Trach mask she...

My Mom had Trac done on Saturday successfully so relieved to see mom without tu...

Avaco

•4 years ago

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Covid 19 waking up no response 2 months sick

Hi My father is on the vent for 5 weeks now. He had cardiac arrest 3 weeks ago. Right now they are trying to wake him up. He opens his eyes but has no focus...

Hi My father is on the vent for 5 weeks now. He had cardiac arrest 3 weeks ago. ...

Adr312

•4 years ago

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Handy hints for Covid patients on how to conserve their energy

Very interesting article from Royal College of Occupational Therapists - practical for people during and after having Covid 19. When you are ill, or...

Very interesting article from Royal College of Occupational Therapists - practi...

Sepsur

•4 years ago

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Dont give up hope! Miracles can & do happen My dad - covid-19 / ICU

I am absolutely thrilled to say my dad has been stepped down from ICU and onto a ward for rehabilitation & monitoring of his anti coagulation in the hope for...

I am absolutely thrilled to say my dad has been stepped down from ICU and onto a...

jayniej

•4 years ago

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I had sepsis 1 year ago sometimes i still get painful led muscles i was in an induced coma for three weeks and did not walk for a further 2

weeks what should i do?

Lilly-of-the-Valley

•4 years ago

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Husband: 2 cardi. surg. in 4 wks. Was sedated/on ventilator until yesterday, got a trach. He woke up angry last night, won't respond. Help!

He previously responded to commands while semi-awake on the ventilator. Early in his stay, while doing a breathing trial, he actually wrote notes asking for...

He previously responded to commands while semi-awake on the ventilator. Early in...

worriedinalabama

•4 years ago

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Pulmonary Fibrosis -Can it get better with time? Treatments? QOL?

So I’ve been told my Dad has moderately severe fibrosis of both lungs secondary to Covid. He’s come off the Vent now (7+ weeks) thankfully (we thought this was...

So I’ve been told my Dad has moderately severe fibrosis of both lungs secondary ...

DrARDS

•4 years ago

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Causes of delirium in usual circumstances

Medical staff often use a mnemonic to help memorise possible causes of delirium PINCH ME When youre coming off opioids from sedation we tick many of these...

Medical staff often use a mnemonic to help memorise possible causes of delirium...

Sepsur

•4 years ago

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Weaning taking longer

Hi All My husband is still on 30% oxygen and still on the ventilator. Weaning is going very slow and his blood pressure keeps going up and down. I am worried...

Hi All My husband is still on 30% oxygen and still on the ventilator. Weaning is...

Rgsable

•4 years ago

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dad on ventilator 2+ months

My dad has been on a ventilator since the end of March after getting Covid. He has pulmonary fibrosis, so the doctors think there's no chance of a recovery...

My dad has been on a ventilator since the end of March after getting Covid. He h...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Memory Loss after COVID.

Hello!Hope you are all ok. Im writing because my dad has been in the ICU because of COVID-19 for 2 months and 2 weeks . He has a tracheostomy and is in the...

Hello!Hope you are all ok. Im writing because my dad has been in the ICU because...

Amtmc95

•4 years ago

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ICU Diary Access

hello all; i’ve been told & read that throughout a patient’s stay in ICU, a ‘diary’ is kept by the staff. this consists of daily entries by the staff listing...

hello all; i’ve been told & read that throughout a patient’s stay in ICU, a ‘di...

mylko

•4 years ago

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I wish I’d had this manual after ICU discharge

If you’ve seen this before - I hope it helped. For new patients/ friends and family members no matter what you were in ICU for - please give this manual a...

If you’ve seen this before - I hope it helped. For new patients/ friends and fam...

Sepsur

•4 years ago

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Covid19- ecmo- ventilator-multiple organ failure

Hi all. I just wanted to share our story, as I am really struggling lately. My boyfriend, who is 30yrs old, fit and with no underlying issues has been in the...

Hi all. I just wanted to share our story, as I am really struggling lately. My b...

MarthaKos

•4 years ago

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Posts - ICUsteps | HealthUnlocked

ICUsteps

All posts for June 2020

My dad is being discharged home today!

On ventillator again after 2days

Amputation now on schedule

Things took a bad turn

Saw dad after 71 days

Finally off the ventilator after 72 days

Post Covid Recovery

Recovery advice after covid

Mental health after ICU/COVID

The third corner

He has No Wake Up After Sedation in COVID 19

Recovery after sepsis.

I'm New... Just want to know I'm not alone...

Vent support

What comes after Covid 19 & critical care?

Toe amputation and vent wearning

How long on ventilator after Trac

Covid 19 waking up no response 2 months sick

Handy hints for Covid patients on how to conserve their energy

Dont give up hope! Miracles can & do happen My dad - covid-19 / ICU

I had sepsis 1 year ago sometimes i still get painful led muscles i was in an induced coma for three weeks and did not walk for a further 2

Husband: 2 cardi. surg. in 4 wks. Was sedated/on ventilator until yesterday, got a trach. He woke up angry last night, won't respond. Help!

Pulmonary Fibrosis -Can it get better with time? Treatments? QOL?

Causes of delirium in usual circumstances

Weaning taking longer

dad on ventilator 2+ months

Memory Loss after COVID.

ICU Diary Access

I wish I’d had this manual after ICU discharge

Covid19- ecmo- ventilator-multiple organ failure

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