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The following are some common questions and concerns patients and their families have when preparing for discharge from the ICU. Please follow the links for more information. Why is my family member being discharged? Help on the floor Help after discharge Rehabilitation What happens if the patient...

The best source of information is often the bedside nurse caring for the patient. All members of the team who are caring for the patient are updated daily during 'rounds' and can help loved ones stay informed. If you wish to meet with a member of the ICU physician team (e.g., consultants, ICU Fellow...

Many people enjoy eating together as a family or with friends. However, the person nearing the end of life may not feel hungry and may choose to eat very little or no food. This can cause a lot of concern to the patient’s family and friends. Why is my loved one not hungry? There are many reasons why...

Dreyer, C., Hawkins, S., Thouless, K. , Theurer, J. (2016). Evaluating the Impact of Speech-Language Pathology Intervention on Patients with Head and Neck Cancer. Poster Presentation given at the Dysphagia Research Society annual meeting February 23-27, 2016 Dhaliwal, S., Doyle, P., Failla, S...

What does this mean for me? "Learning about it made it less scary" YouTube video "It took a while to really understand what this means" YouTube video "I learned the importance of paying attention to the changes in how you feel" YouTube video The onset of chronic kidney disease and the possible need...

Children who are close to someone who is critically ill may wish to visit. Usually, a child who is ready to visit will ask. Parents are generally the best judge of whether or not a child is ready to visit. Prior to visiting, it is very important to take the time to properly prepare a child for the...

CSTAR has been accredited by the following bodies: The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice. The Royal...

for Pain Control, Sedation, Infection and Procedures It is very important for staff to have an accurate list of the medications your family member takes, including over-the-counter medications, vitamins and herbal supplements. Please tell the ICU team if your loved one is using any medications. This...