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The Medical-Surgical ICU supports patients from the London community as a primary hospital, but also supports patients referred from other regions of Ontario when the skill and technology of this hospital cannot be provided in a patient’s home hospital. All patients from outside of the London area...

There are a number of resources available to help patients when they return home. The care team will assist the family with plans for care after discharge from hospital. The Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) has case managers at this campus. These case managers may be consulted prior to patient...

All patients who are discharged from the Medical-Surgical ICU to another floor within University Hospital are followed up for two days by the CCOT team . The patient is assessed daily during CCOT's morning rounds to help smooth the transition and ensure staff and patients are getting the support...

As a patient recovers from or stabilizes after a critical illness, it is normal for the ICU team to look at transferring the patient out of intensive care. Whether the transfer is to another floor at University Hospital, or to another health care facility, this is the next step in the patient’s...

Visiting hours are 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., and 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily. When your family member is admitted to the Medical-Surgical ICU, we ask that you wait in the waiting room. This is the time when staff are stabilizing and gathering important information about your loved one’s condition. We will do...

Detailed information about a patient’s health will only be released to immediate family members or next-of-kin in order to protect your family member’s privacy . The best source of information is often the bedside nurse caring for your loved one. All members of the team who are caring for your...

It is very stressful to have a loved one in intensive care. It is understandable to feel angry, afraid, confused, and helpless in this situation. You may be worried about what he or she will look like, what all the tubes and monitors are for, and if your loved one is comfortable and free from pain...

Patients are admitted to the Medical-Surgical ICU if they require careful monitoring of their vital signs, help to breathe, or their health problems are particularly complex. They are usually very sick when they arrive in the MSICU and our staff are specially trained to deal with the needs of the...

The waiting room of the Cardiac Surgery Recovery Unit and the Medical-Surgical ICU is staffed by dedicated volunteers. If you wish to visit your loved one, it is important to tell the volunteer on duty so staff are aware of your arrival. Visiting hours are from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., and 8 p.m. to 9 p.m...

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...