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2 months and still not fully awake

It has been 2 months since my husband was admitted to the ICU. He’s now got a tracheotomy, no sign of any infection as it’s all cleared and is doing fine. The...

It has been 2 months since my husband was admitted to the ICU. He’s now got a tr...

•4 years ago

Rollercoaster day

My partner has made very small improvements since being admitted to ICU on Wednesday. His oxygen is now at 55%, infection is clearing up and remains...

My partner has made very small improvements since being admitted to ICU on Wedne...

•4 years ago

Has anyone else experienced loss of memory?

I was alone in late March. I missed work on Monday and don’t remember most anything that happened until Sunday when paramedics were knocking on my bedroom...

I was alone in late March. I missed work on Monday and don’t remember most anyth...

•4 years ago

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My Dad is in a Coma...Will he wake up?

Yesterday morning my dad, 52, was complaining of shortness of breath. He does not have asthma but it was pretty severe. An ambulance was called and once they...

Yesterday morning my dad, 52, was complaining of shortness of breath. He does no...

•4 years ago

Intubation, ICU, nightmares, ptsd

I'm new here and just seeking a place where people can understand my experience. I was intubated a few days before my birthday in May for almost two weeks....

I'm new here and just seeking a place where people can understand my experience....

•4 years ago

Partner fighting in ICU

My partner has been in ICU for just over 24 hours. He has liver disease (recently diagnosed cirrhosis), diabetes (recently diagnosed) and pneumonia. He has...

My partner has been in ICU for just over 24 hours. He has liver disease (recentl...

•4 years ago

Next ICUsteps webinar Wednesday 9th Sept

Do you have questions about benefits and legal issues post ICU? Join @ICUsteps for a Zoom Q&A with Birchall Blackburn Law. Tickets are free...

Do you have questions about benefits and legal issues post ICU? Join @ICUsteps f...

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Appropriate post

This forum is here to give and receive support from others who are going or have been through critical illness. It is not a forum for NHS bashing or...

This forum is here to give and receive support from others who are going or have...

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Yoga

We have our Wednesday session gentle yoga on zoom at 11amBST with @Lynn Mooney- this is geared towards any affected by ICU to help with breathing & lessen...

We have our Wednesday session gentle yoga on zoom at 11amBST with @Lynn Mooney- ...

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Update on Sister

Hey guys!! Hope you are all doing well! I know I haven’t put any updates I’ve been really busy with work and taking care of my kids along with my sisters kids...

Hey guys!! Hope you are all doing well! I know I haven’t put any updates I’ve be...

•4 years ago

Please tell me I’m not alone ?

Intentionally I have given the same title to this post as I used many months ago . First let me say this is not a whinge I’m not feeling sorry for myself , and...

Intentionally I have given the same title to this post as I used many months ago...

•4 years ago

Relatives zoom drop-in meeting every Tuesday 6.50pm BST

Hi everyone We hold a relatives drop-in meeting this evening, if you have been affected by critical care, you are welcome to attend. Please message me your...

Hi everyone We hold a relatives drop-in meeting this evening, if you have been ...

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