CONTACT PERSON IN INTENSIVE CARE

 

General Information

The ICU is a special unit for patients who need intensive and special care. Constant monitoring of vital organs (heart, lungs, kidneys, brain etc.) are part of the special care which is given in the ICU.

Contact Person

A family member must be designated as the contact person. If there is no family living, then a responsible person must be designated as the contact person. This person may be a friend, employee or other individual known to the patient.

It is very important that the contact person leaves a telephone number where he/she can be reached both at the ICU and at the front office. The contact person will be the individual contacted during an emergency or in case of a negative medical situation change.

He/She is responsible for sharing the necessary information among family members or friends. This prevents repeated phone calls to the staff requesting the same information. The contact person may call the ICU at anytime to receive an update on the patient’s condition.

You are kindly but strongly urged not to touch any equipment and or machines during your visit in the ICU.

The nurse on duty is there to give you general information. Specific information about the patient’s condition must be obtained by the attending specialist.

Clothing and Toiletries

While the patient is admitted to the ICU, no clothing is required to be brought for the patient. You are only required to provide the only Items as asked by the staff from time to time.

Discharge

Once the patient does not require further intensive and special care, he/she may be transferred to the HDU or ward. The nurse on duty will convey this to you as soon as possible.