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Henry Sprenger is the dedicated pharmacist for the MSICU and the Cardiac Surgery Recovery Unit ( CSRU ) with specialized knowledge about the drugs used in critical care. Go back to Meet the MSICU Staff

Jill Pikul is a Registered Dietitian who manages the unique dietary needs of patients in critical care. She carefully monitors patients' lab results and response to their diet. Patients who cannot take food by mouth may be fed either directly into the stomach or intestines with a tube, or...

Our social worker is Mike Hryniw. He provides support and counseling for family members, helps organize family conferences with the medical team and provides referrals to community agencies as needed. Social work can help ensure your family has the resources it needs to get through this difficult...

Respiratory Therapists are regulated health care professionals who assess and manage heart and breathing issues. They are also called "RTs" or "RRTs" (Registered Respiratory Therapists). They work in close collaboration with the rest of the MSICU team. Chris Harris, RRT, is the head of Respiratory...

Patient Care Manager Pat Merrifield is accountable for the operating budget, and is responsible for managing the human and physical resources required to provide optimal patient care. Patient Care Coordinator Mary Beth Billick is the Patient Care Coordinator for the MSICU. She is accountable for...

The site chief for the ICU at University Hospital is Dr. Ron Butler. Physicians who work in the MSICU include Consultants, Residents, and Consultants from other services. Dr. Ron Butler MSICU Consultants Patient care is directed by one of our team of critical care physicians (intensivists). Also...

Hygiene Patients are helped with bathing as needed. Bed linen is changed regularly. Keeping moisture away from the skin helps keep it healthy and intact. Turning and Repositioning Staff turn and reposition patients every couple of hours if it is safe to do so. This reduces the risk of developing...

Surgical Incisions Surgical incisions are made in the sterile environment of the operating room. Every precaution is taken to prevent infection, but all surgery carries the possibility of the wound becoming contaminated with bacteria. People who are already critically ill are at a higher risk...

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LHSC Physiotherapy Service hosts Lower Extremity Symposium The Orthopaedic Physiotherapy team at the London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital in London, Ontario is excited to announce our upcoming Lower Extremity Symposium that will be held on Friday May 8th, 2015. This symposium is...