ICU goes by several names- An intensive care unit, an intensive therapy unit or intensive treatment unit or critical care unit. ICU or intensive care unit is a special ward equipped with high-tech and advanced medical equipment in hospitals dedicated to critically ill people, who require constant professional care and expert supervision for life support. ICU is way more different from other wards present in the hospital, these dedicated wards are staffed by highly trained physicians, nurses and respiratory therapists who specialize in caring for the patients as mentioned earlier. Common conditions treated within ICUs include acute respiratory distress syndrome, septic shock, and other life-threatening conditions. These days people find it more effective and efficient to have an ICU setup at home rather than admitting their loved ones to the hospitals’ ICUs.Hire Nurse at Home highly qualified and ICU trained for nursing care services at home. A nurse who will be experienced enough to provide matchless care to your patient at your home.
How can I have ICU set up at home?
With tremendous advancement in the technology sector, it is now quite effortless to set up an ICU at home in India. Nursing services at home for ICU care are designed to give patients the same level of care as hospitals. Our Critical Care services cater to patients by providing a proper ICU setup at home
Medical Equipment needed for setting up an ICU at home are: An ICU setup at home requires technologically advanced medical equipment such as an IV stand, para monitor, oxygen cylinder, suction machine, alpha mattress, nebulizer, DVT pump, and many others. The requirement for equipment varies from patient to patient.
Advantages of getting Nursing care services for ICU at home-
24*7 expert supervision and ensuring utmost care- patients dependent on ICU demand constant care and supervision,Nursing services at home ensure the safety of the patient round the clock, as a hired nurse would be ICU trained he/she will be able to cope up with an emergency avoiding any mishappening.
Effective than Hospital- ICU at Home proved more effective than hospitals as it ensures one on one focus, providing quality care to the patients and helping them to recover at a quicker pace.
Economical than hospitals- ICU Setup at Home is way cheaper than hospitals. Availing ICU care, in the long run, can cost you a lot of money as compared to setting up an ICU at home with nursing care services.
Responsibilities of an ICU Nurse ft. 24 hours nursing care services at home.
●To keep an eye on necessary vitals and keep a well-maintained record of critical patients in the ICU.
●Provide necessary nursing care services to pre-operative and post-operative patients.
●To keep a keen eye and record the symptoms and every minor change in the health condition of patients.
●Follow every prescribed diagnostics test and compare the results to evaluate the progress in the health condition of the patients.
●Provide full assistance to physicians during different procedures such as endoscopy, elective cardioversion, intubation etc.
●Manage the intercession, treatment plans, and outcomes of the health of patients.
●Well-experienced to coordinate with the healthcare team relating to the medical condition of the patient in case of emergency.
●Trained enough to make acute possible changes to the treatment plans of patients according to the response of the patient in context to the changes to help the patient recover soon.
●Ensuring that medical equipment, such as monitors and ventilators, DVT pumps, suction machines, etc. are working properly.
●To keep a check on the fluid intake of patients and pinpoint any emerging problems.
●Managing medications and administering IVs and IMs as prescribed by the physician.
●Moreover, A professional nurse will provide support and will educate the family members of the patient about the health condition of their loved ones.
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