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When family members or friends are admitted to the ICU, relatives often have many questions but may feel hesitant to ask or might not know how to ask clearly. They may struggle to communicate with the doctors or feel overwhelmed in the ICU environment. When the time comes, you can ask the doctors questions like: ✔ What are the test reports? ✔ What treatment options are being provided? ✔ What kind of support is the patient receiving right now? ✔ Is the patient on a ventilator? ✔ Are any medications (like sedatives) being given? ✔ Has anything improved or worsened in the last few hours? You can also ask about the outcome, such as: ✔ What are the chances of recovery from this illness? ✔ What is the current condition? ✔ Is the patient stable? These are important questions, especially when dealing with elderly patients, such as someone who is around 90 years old.

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Entering the ICU can be overwhelming for both patients and their families. What to know before ICU admission? ✔ There would be many machines and sounds that can induce anxiety. ✔ Visitors would not be allowed to visit at their own time. ✔ There would be a need to wear hospital gowns, masks, and more for infection control. ICU anxiety tips ✔ Communicate clearly with doctors about the condition of the patient while they visit. ✔ You can even get the doctors or nurses in your family to talk with the doctor for a better understanding.

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Difference between normal ward and ICU When the health of a person in a normal ward worsens and he/she requires critical care then they are taken to the ICU. ICU has provisions to support the failing organs of the critical patient 24/7 which the normal ward doesn’t. Vitals are monitored 24/7 in the ICU. The staff in the ICU are trained in the procedures of ICU and to deal with the patients that require critical care medicine. Watch Dr. Buddhan Rajarathinam of Kauvery Hospital, one of the best critical care specialists in Vadapalani, Chennai explain what happens inside an ICU.

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