Some people have heard of the ICU but don’t fully understand what goes on in an intensive care unit. Read on to learn more about these specialty hospital wards that help treat severe cases and provide ...
Early in my career as an ICU nurse, a chatty resident and I were working together at the bedside of a profoundly ill patient. The resident asked me how I liked my job. Looking at the young man in ...
At 3 a.m., an ICU tells the truth. You hear the rhythm of monitors and the quiet urgency of every footstep. In that moment, you remember that a single delayed decision can change an outcome. Having ...