What you need to do if your loved one is dying in Intensive Care(part two)

Published: Wed, 06/05/13

In last week's blog I was talking about how critical it is that you
are bringing yourself and your family into the end of life process,
if your loved one is dying in Intensive Care. I was also briefly
touching on what an emotional roller coaster this journey can be
for you and for your family. Today I want to give you five action
steps and I also want to shed more light on how you can achieve
peace of mind.
Peace of mind is critical for you and for your family so that you
know that the death of your critically ill loved one is a "good
death". Again, Intensive Care Units and individuals are different
in their approaches towards end of life care, therefore don't
assume that "they know it all", as end of life care is challenging
even for the most "seasoned" end of life carer in Intensive Care.
I have seen a lot of families in Intensive Care that are going
through the process of losing a loved one in Intensive Care to
their critical illness and they are more often than not paralysed
by fear, frustration and Family's generally tend to be helpless.
It doesn't have to be that way.
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Patrik


Patrik Hutzel
Critical Care Nurse
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