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Critical Care
Meet Your Care TeamIf you or your loved one needs critical care, these are the people who will help Inside the Center for Critical Care, you will meet many people. They
all share one thing in common -- a desire to help your loved one
recover as best as possible. Members of the critical care team provide
care 24-hours a day. Each team member plays a special role.Physicians will direct your loved one’s care. Several different specialists may be involved, and you will have frequent discussions with them. One of your physicians will be an intensivist, a doctor who specializes in taking care of patients while they are in the intensive care unit. A tele-intensivist will provide your loved one with an extra level of care. These intensivists use state-of-the-art audio and video monitoring to watch continuously for any changes in your loved one’s condition—large or small—just as if they were at the patient’s bedside. They communicate with patients and the care team, allowing the care team to make any necessary adjustments in care. Nurses will spend the most time with your loved one. Specially educated in critical care, they provide hands-on care and continually monitor your loved one’s condition. Nurses also can arrange for special services you or your loved one may need, and put you in touch with other people who can help you. Respiratory therapists will be at the bedside frequently to help your loved one breathe more comfortably. Nutritionists will assess nutritional needs and provide dietary recommendations. Physical and occupational therapists will help your loved one regain strength and flexibility as he heals. Case managers work with the team to assess and plan the care your loved one will require after leaving the hospital. Chaplains from pastoral care offer support to patients and families. They are available any time, day or night. The critical care team knows clear and consistent communication with you and your loved one is an important part of helping you understand what happens at the Center for Critical Care. As part of our commitment, you can expect regular updates on your loved one’s condition, treatment plan and possible outcomes. We will treat you and your loved one with respect, patience, understanding and compassion while you’re in the hospital. This page last updated 2/12/08 04:08 PM
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 Tele-Intensivists Using ground breaking telemedicine technology – video, audio and special monitoring equipment – tele-intensivists now offer an extra level of care to patients in our ICU.
Emergency Care ChoiceYou have a choice where emergency medical professionals take you for care in an emergency.
24/7 Care When You Need it MostIf your loved one needs intensive care, he will have a "virtual doctor" at his bedside around-the-clock.
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