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Information for Patients and Relatives

The information provided here was produced by BrakeCare which is dedicated to improving care for people faced with a traumatic event. It was written by Kathryn Shepheard who has kindly given permission for it to be reproduced here in our web site for the benefit of our visitors.

The BrakeCare website can be visited at: www.brake.org.uk

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Emergency admission
ICU and what to expect
Visiting an ICU
ICU equipment
staff in ICU
Operations
Drugs in ICU
Practicalities when visiting
Waiting for loved ones recovery
If a patient dies
Transfer of recovering patients
Long-term issues
Sources of help

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