The ICU guide for families : understanding intensive care and how you can support your loved one / Lara Goitein, MD.
"This book is for ICU patients' families, suddenly immersed in an alien and intimidating world. It clearly explains intensive care ranging from the details of the equipment and environment, to decisions about end-of-life care, focusing on how the reader can become an effective advocate for their loved one."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781538153949
- ISBN: 1538153947
- Physical Description: xvii, 217 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Publisher: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-210) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The first 24 hours -- The first 3 days -- The first 2 weeks -- Common procedures for ICU patients -- COVID-19-specific issues in the ICU -- After the first 2 weeks : prolonged ICU care and big-picture decisions -- Dying in the ICU -- Surviving the ICU.
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- 12 of 12 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 12 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 362.174 GOI (Text) | 37810435786446 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | 362.174 GOI (Text) | 31781065898163 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| East Asheville Library | 362.174 GOI (Text) | 0020513103463 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Fairview Library | 362.174 GOI (Text) | 0020513103455 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| High Point Library | 362.174 Goitein (Text) | 30519010816828 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Lenoir Library | 362.174 Go (Text) | 50669012899978 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Mauney Memorial Library | 362.174 GOI (Text) | 26280860070622 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Mocksville | 362.174 GOITEIN (Text) | 39872001967188 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Person County Library | 362.17 GOI (Text) | 34622001580829 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Statesville Main Library | 362.174 GOI (Text) | 33114018439059 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
"This book is for ICU patients' families, suddenly immersed in an alien and intimidating world. It clearly explains intensive care ranging from the details of the equipment and environment, to decisions about end-of-life care, focusing on how the reader can become an effective advocate for their loved one."--
