Intensive Care Unit (ICU): What to Expect | IU Health

In this video, we provide tips to make you and your loved one’s visit in the Intensive Care Unit go as smoothly as possible. We also explain what to expect during you or your loved one’s stay in the ICU.
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  • @rex9r
    @rex9r5 ай бұрын

    I was in the ICU 2 years ago. What I thought was just the flu turned into covid then pneumonia then severe ARDS. My lungs were filled with fluid and at one point my O2 got into the 60s. Had to go on a ventilator and nearly died. When I woke up, the staff was overjoyed to see me alive. One doctor nicely joked that he wanted a pic with me. No one thought I would make it. I still get flashbacks from the sedation and drugs I was on. Thought the hallucinations were real. My family never gave up on me and I'll never forget their faces when they saw me off the ventilator. I still go back on the anniversary of my extubation and bring the ICU staff donuts. I'm alive only by the grace of God.

  • @jackjamer6526
    @jackjamer652610 ай бұрын

    these doctors do so much, and are underapreciated. my dad was admitted into the ICU in febuary and stayed there for around 2 weeks. he had a cardiac arrest and because of god and these wonderful doctors work, he made it out alive. amern and bless the souls who work here

  • @user-id3nx5dj5f

    @user-id3nx5dj5f

    Ай бұрын

    Nurses are the real unsung heroes.

  • @epicdudechillinfosho9861
    @epicdudechillinfosho98612 жыл бұрын

    I’m so grateful for these doctors, I’m 14 and I was dying in the ICU a few months ago and it felt like they were really careful and looked out for me and my mom. They tried to explain everything as clearly as possible when they were in the dark and kinda unsure themselves and made a scary experience feel safe. Yeah, it was loud and scary and very overstimulating and Also a life shattering amount of money to pay but those doctors and nurses saved my life and I’m forever grateful for that. We actually tried to leave because I felt fine, but they refused and told me I was dying. I wasn’t at all aware how badly my state was because of how much my body and the people around me normalized it. Everyone listen to your body and your doctors!

  • @redboiguy

    @redboiguy

    2 жыл бұрын

    What did you have

  • @Gleyi07

    @Gleyi07

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad you are doing good now

  • @conleybunch7077
    @conleybunch70772 жыл бұрын

    I had 2 blood clots in my brain & I had to experience what it's like in the ICU. This was in the midst of the Covid pandemic so no family could be up there with me. I had less then a 25 % chance of living. They went above & beyond and treated me Like family. I appreciate every nurse & doctor that saved my life. Not to mention God , God was the only reason I made it out..

  • @mikeschulte4271
    @mikeschulte42712 жыл бұрын

    ICU nurses go through a lot of ptsd which sucks they do so much for people and sometimes it doesn’t work . These people need more recognition

  • @margheritazappoli9856
    @margheritazappoli98564 жыл бұрын

    I'm dealing with a COVID-19 epidemic in my region and especially in my town right now and this is helping me because I had no idea of what happens in the ICU.

  • @emre1680

    @emre1680

    4 жыл бұрын

    Stay safe and remember you are not alone !

  • @erikhernandezzz9272

    @erikhernandezzz9272

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yea it’s everybody’s problem now

  • @user-cy2jb3ss6b

    @user-cy2jb3ss6b

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hope you feel better.. found out my grandma is in the icu cause of covid too

  • @chanel_123_6
    @chanel_123_63 жыл бұрын

    My mom was sent to 3 different hospitals for her fatty liver disease. The last hospital she was at they thought she was doing better but she ended up turning for the worst having cihrossis of the liver. They ended up taking her to ICU where she spent the remaining 2 days of her life in before having to tell me and out family she wasn’t gonna make it during the night. Me and some family members ended up having to drive quickly to this hospital which was a couple of hours away because we lived in the country to pull the plug in my dying mother before it was too late. We ended up getting there in the brink of time and we said our goodbyes before pulling that plug and watching her go....It was the worst thing I’ve ever experienced in my life

  • @jana3796
    @jana37963 жыл бұрын

    I've been in the ICU for about 3-4 days after I've been diagnosed with T1D in December and the nurses i had there were amazing !!

  • @user-ir8sl5ok9w

    @user-ir8sl5ok9w

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey I hope you’re feeling better! I was recently diagnosed with T1 D and I was just wondering if you had any advice

  • @ivyedan7183
    @ivyedan71834 жыл бұрын

    My youngest daughter had minor surgery and had a severe allergic reaction to anesthesia.. she crashed and was placed on life support ... She was in a coma.. her team was outstanding... they all worked together in her.. Drs , nurses , respitory , labs , pastors and more.. I was allowed to stay with her the entire time..She spent over 2 weeks on life support .. she had an IV line in her neck , monitors , my daughter did wake up and when she no longer required ET tubes to breathe she was transferred out of ICU..

  • @theundertaker4311
    @theundertaker43114 жыл бұрын

    My loved one was put in the icu for 44 days and died a few years ago. These people are highly trained professionals.

  • @tamikolewis6503

    @tamikolewis6503

    4 жыл бұрын

    I had the idea of sending lil Stephen into my warmth he is so beautiful I hate being dead and alive. hexed

  • @theundertaker4311

    @theundertaker4311

    4 жыл бұрын

    I know firsthand how highly trained these professionals are. I have seen them at work with my own eyes. They do everything in their power to save the patient.

  • @sandymoonstone855

    @sandymoonstone855

    4 жыл бұрын

    Undertaker : when will the loved one be released ?

  • @novierosesundayon254
    @novierosesundayon2543 жыл бұрын

    I was here because my cousin was in the ICU and I am curious why it is not allowed to stay with the patient atleast 1 relative to take care and oversee the patient. And now I know. Thanks for this video. I hope my cousin will survive in Jesus name😇🙏

  • @siobhanbeith5556
    @siobhanbeith55566 жыл бұрын

    I have just had a 2wk stay in ICU due to urosepsis. My memories of the unit are all muddled in with my dreams. I have lost touch with the reality of the stay. It's a frustrating state of mind. This video has helped fill in some of the blanks. Thank you.

  • @tiff2106

    @tiff2106

    6 жыл бұрын

    Siobhan Beith I hope you‘re feeling better now. This is Very common in the ICU. For my dad it took some weeks to be completely aware wether he is dreaming or not. It is basically your brain trying to stay busy while you ale knocked out or seated.

  • @GUYEDITINGS

    @GUYEDITINGS

    5 жыл бұрын

    Siobhan Beith Good News thankfully

  • @sophie-pj1fm

    @sophie-pj1fm

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm having surgery on the 11th of april so imma have to be in icu for a night, what kind of things can you remember?

  • @QURBANALI-vc5mg

    @QURBANALI-vc5mg

    4 жыл бұрын

    Only one day

  • @QURBANALI-vc5mg

    @QURBANALI-vc5mg

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good news

  • @AtrociousAmbition
    @AtrociousAmbition2 жыл бұрын

    Project Hospital first sent me down the medical rabbit hole. This is fascinating stuff!

  • @officetechtyping
    @officetechtyping2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate these videos; they are quite helpful to families.

  • @noceur2191
    @noceur21913 жыл бұрын

    thank you, this video helped so much.

  • @NickkySoprano
    @NickkySoprano4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the information Doctor

  • @mohdaazam5322
    @mohdaazam53224 жыл бұрын

    Thankx so much From moradabad u.p. India.

  • @jordanbishop5009
    @jordanbishop50097 жыл бұрын

    This is a very helpful video. Well-done!

  • @shantothalukdere7333

    @shantothalukdere7333

    7 жыл бұрын

    ki darun dekte bd movie

  • @KBFishing-xl1jw
    @KBFishing-xl1jw2 жыл бұрын

    God Bless You!

  • @Skybar23
    @Skybar234 жыл бұрын

    In the ICU at the moment seeing my mom atm. She has a leaking valve and her kidneys are failing her. I remember walking in and seeing the oxygen mask amd tubes all over...as a grown man, I started crying. Not a sight you want to see...gotta stay positive.

  • @sydneycaplinger5017

    @sydneycaplinger5017

    4 жыл бұрын

    EJ Ioane praying for you and your sweet mom❤️

  • @SM-cs4bn

    @SM-cs4bn

    2 жыл бұрын

    how is your mom? my mom was just moved into ICU. I havent seen her yet. This is all just a nightmare.😢

  • @Skybar23

    @Skybar23

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SM-cs4bn mum passed January 2020. You just gotta stay positive but also prepare for the worse like gather as much family as you can and surround your mother. Also push your doctors to do thier very best medically to get your mum out of ICU and ask them to be upfront with worse case scenarios. This allows you to prepare mentally rather than shock and frozen if somethimg happens to your mother. Thats just from my experience.

  • @marahsimkins4800
    @marahsimkins48004 жыл бұрын

    Nice to meet you guys

  • @zolochnaya
    @zolochnaya6 жыл бұрын

    I was admitted to ICU because I had developed (after a small op) NPPE Type 2. BIPAP for three days.

  • @GUYEDITINGS

    @GUYEDITINGS

    5 жыл бұрын

    zolochnaya Hope you are feeling better.

  • @msks723

    @msks723

    4 жыл бұрын

    If either of us have to endure being in ICU we will not leave the others side and no intimate area exposure to the opposite gender. We will object and not consent. Don't care how many naked bodies the staff or students have seen. That is fine just not ours.

  • @thefluffycart5540
    @thefluffycart55402 жыл бұрын

    My baby brother had a surgery to repair his colon and setup a G-Tube for him, and just today we found out it went wrong. His Blood pressure dropped to 50/30, and he went pale. Currently going thru the emotions, and while this helps it's scary nonetheless (Especially because I have no idea what is happening, and what's wrong)

  • @superd0rp243
    @superd0rp2434 жыл бұрын

    My favorite youtubers dad is in icu but continue what your doing its great

  • @todney

    @todney

    4 жыл бұрын

    @lorwina pingol me to lol

  • @kaylalorraine9777

    @kaylalorraine9777

    4 жыл бұрын

    I searched up icu because Norris nuts

  • @AstridGx

    @AstridGx

    4 жыл бұрын

    Norris nuts xD i also servh icu bc i relly wanna know what will happen to their papa

  • @superd0rp243

    @superd0rp243

    4 жыл бұрын

    Delma Ynawat it is the Norris nuts I didn’t what icu means so yeah

  • @superd0rp243

    @superd0rp243

    4 жыл бұрын

    lorwina pingol same

  • @tripurarisuryadeep4707
    @tripurarisuryadeep4707 Жыл бұрын

    Pride power💪⚡ 😋🙌

  • @sipu2902
    @sipu29023 жыл бұрын

    Please make a vedio ,,About types of ICU and physical facilities 🙏

  • @sweetb200ify
    @sweetb200ify3 жыл бұрын

    my dad was in ICU but he recovered :D

  • @SM-cs4bn

    @SM-cs4bn

    2 жыл бұрын

    covid related? my mom just went into ICU😢

  • @razer0072073
    @razer00720735 жыл бұрын

    My dad is in ICU because of kidney failure 😢

  • @taishisingleton7927

    @taishisingleton7927

    5 жыл бұрын

    I hope he had a quick recovery!

  • @vinjuvinod7169

    @vinjuvinod7169

    5 жыл бұрын

    How is ur dad?

  • @malakelsayed3494

    @malakelsayed3494

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mas A oh no is he alright now I hope he is

  • @luisvillalba9766

    @luisvillalba9766

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mas A I’m so sorry god bless you and your family

  • @luisvillalba9766

    @luisvillalba9766

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mas A what’s your dads name so I can pray for him

  • @marahsimkins4800
    @marahsimkins48004 жыл бұрын

    I have medicine I need to take to control my behaviors

  • @leahgracefecteau6049
    @leahgracefecteau60494 жыл бұрын

    Good doctor

  • @LolLol-ft7xs

    @LolLol-ft7xs

    4 жыл бұрын

    When I was little I pretended to be anti vax so I didnt get shots I was scared of needles

  • @GoneFishingAway

    @GoneFishingAway

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LolLol-ft7xs Wow, that's actually very stupid of you to think like that. I hope that you realize vaccines are important and they help us fight infectious diseases.

  • @leahgracefecteau6049
    @leahgracefecteau60494 жыл бұрын

    Lucky I don’t need to worry about that but it’s a good video on this

  • @helenbradley5903

    @helenbradley5903

    4 жыл бұрын

    Don't bet on it.

  • @princessjaneorias5324
    @princessjaneorias53243 жыл бұрын

    My dad is in the ICU now because of cancer

  • @Senaihh
    @Senaihh4 жыл бұрын

    Can i experience sometime in icu if I’m not sick? Like waking up week later completely fine. I’m saving to buy a ventilator. I don’t really have any lung disease though.

  • @MrHappyclappy123

    @MrHappyclappy123

    4 жыл бұрын

    Huz echoe why are you buying a ventilator then?

  • @VV_PaVria

    @VV_PaVria

    4 жыл бұрын

    The ICU stands for "Intensive Care Unit". So unless you're sick of something so terrible that you would need "Intensive Care", you're not getting in there.

  • @crypticshadows

    @crypticshadows

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why would you want to go to the ICU? I was there for 2 weeks and it sucks you don’t wanna go there x-x and also why buy a ventilator?!? If u don’t have medical conditions

  • @animatednetwork9474
    @animatednetwork94744 жыл бұрын

    My dad is in icu and we can’t be in the hospital because of corona

  • @musicislife6250

    @musicislife6250

    3 жыл бұрын

    How is he now?

  • @lazycat3840

    @lazycat3840

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am in the same situation with mum.. She had a major brain surgery so she is there since about 3 weeks ago.. Is very hard to not be able to see the loved ones.. 😔I hope he is ok now 🙏🙏god bless

  • @arpitapandaa9061

    @arpitapandaa9061

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same situation my papa is in ICU Bcz of corona.... Please pray for my papa 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @professordrabhijitsayamber703
    @professordrabhijitsayamber703 Жыл бұрын

    Om shanti

  • @sofie6768
    @sofie67684 жыл бұрын

    Omg norris nuts dad!

  • @xx_stephanie101_xx6

    @xx_stephanie101_xx6

    4 жыл бұрын

    I hope he's okay....

  • @sofie6768

    @sofie6768

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Delma Ynawat what?

  • @aslishlove3398
    @aslishlove33982 жыл бұрын

    Guys now learning emergency management and disaster I want to work icu? Can I work or not😔😫

  • @satindersingh1253
    @satindersingh12534 жыл бұрын

    My project realed to icu could you please help me

  • @imsongao5254
    @imsongao52544 жыл бұрын

    Can week person also stay in ICU?

  • @samerahussain6399
    @samerahussain63994 жыл бұрын

    I had to be in ICU after my surgery in december oh no it was horrible to be there.

  • @chinmaychaudhari8525
    @chinmaychaudhari85252 жыл бұрын

    when you see your loved ones in this place with all those tubes and monitors all around and dozens of holes made through the body its more worse than a nightmare .Lost my Dad in the ICU 😢

  • @mikematice4629
    @mikematice46292 жыл бұрын

    My dad is in the ICU and I am 10 year old and he is 56

  • @ka-boom2083
    @ka-boom20832 жыл бұрын

    My 95 year old grandfather entered icu today… oh god.

  • @jcbonner5044
    @jcbonner50445 жыл бұрын

    Not surprised there was no mention of physician assistants or nurse practitioners...

  • @rusty315

    @rusty315

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jeremiah Jeremy why? I dont get what u mean by that

  • @leeslyrose

    @leeslyrose

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jeremiah Jeremy or PTAs/ occupational therapy aides

  • @rhealeona672

    @rhealeona672

    4 жыл бұрын

    They did mention them

  • @sahabuddinahmed11
    @sahabuddinahmed112 жыл бұрын

    We trying for an ICU. In Chittagong. Can any body help please? We understand there is one available in Imperial Hospital Chittagong which charges reportedly are too high. This hospital should be closed if it cannot serve people in distress.

  • @adriannarossi1999
    @adriannarossi19994 жыл бұрын

    Do you have to better 18 or older to enter the ICU?

  • @VV_PaVria

    @VV_PaVria

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you're visiting, it should depend on the hospital.

  • @jana3796

    @jana3796

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you are a patient in need of icu, age does not matter at all ~ but it depends on the hospital if you are visiting a patient!!

  • @joyceilisan359
    @joyceilisan3594 жыл бұрын

    Hi my name is jennifer how can i help my mom she is now in the ICU😭

  • @jesusjimenezJAJG

    @jesusjimenezJAJG

    4 жыл бұрын

    How is she now?

  • @Official80Hertz

    @Official80Hertz

    4 жыл бұрын

    jesus jimenez she hasn’t answered :( oof

  • @dilbertdoe601
    @dilbertdoe6014 жыл бұрын

    I had a gray goatee and ended up in the ICU.

  • @TahChristabel-fw2qc
    @TahChristabel-fw2qc2 ай бұрын

    Why are patients with burns also admitted in the ICU department?

  • @neldcast9013

    @neldcast9013

    Ай бұрын

    depends..on the severity... If it is severe.. The patient may experience shoch and infection..

  • @edimasoud806
    @edimasoud8066 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know name of the music ?

  • @rogersgoodheart9034
    @rogersgoodheart90342 жыл бұрын

    wow

  • @ashoknayaki7776
    @ashoknayaki7776 Жыл бұрын

    Please share gideon Bible APP

  • @alexbryand502
    @alexbryand5024 жыл бұрын

    I did 30 days in the icu after getting shot 3 times in my abdomen

  • @douglascampbell.6117
    @douglascampbell.61173 жыл бұрын

    And here I am in the icu. With severe covid..

  • @berrythreatt1206

    @berrythreatt1206

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Douglas, R u still in there?

  • @daniellemarie6059

    @daniellemarie6059

    3 жыл бұрын

    Douglas are you okay? praying for you

  • @v4nes54

    @v4nes54

    2 жыл бұрын

    doug how are you?

  • @fayazquadri3594
    @fayazquadri35944 жыл бұрын

    Fayaz 👍

  • @leilamo9021
    @leilamo90214 жыл бұрын

    My mom died in the icu when she got there she got infection from the other patient there was no door between the two patents the infection was so strong that killed my mom in Henry Ford hospital in Detroit mi .i hate icu

  • @ChanntellPlays

    @ChanntellPlays

    3 жыл бұрын

    Leila Mo i’m so sorry):

  • @marahsimkins4800
    @marahsimkins48004 жыл бұрын

    Can I go to the icu I have a cold and I need to go to the icu and I have health issues and I have a disorder called dandy walker syndrome celebral palsy

  • @king0cans
    @king0cans3 жыл бұрын

    I was in the icu for a month with a tbi. It was a horrible experience. My life will never be the same. Let's just say I didn't see the light.

  • @jatingames975
    @jatingames9753 жыл бұрын

    Can doctors force patient out of intensive care unit plz reply

  • @lockjaw255
    @lockjaw2552 жыл бұрын

    I had a critical illness and was in a coma, paralyzed, and had a tracheostomy. The hospital staff allowed a male stranger off the street in my room bc he said he was a pastor. He was not a pastor and neither I nor my family knew him! My family learned about it a few weeks later. I was terrified thinking he would return. The hospital admitted it happened. I was hospitalized 55 days altogether. I complained to the staff but they didn’t care. I tell this to let everyone know one is not safe in a hospital. I did file a complaint with JCAHO and the policy of just letting someone who ‘says’ they are a pastor in someone’s room without asking family may have changed. But I will never trust a hospital again. Beware of leaving your loved alone!!

  • @user-om8du8fr9y
    @user-om8du8fr9y3 жыл бұрын

    MY EIGHTH REFLECTION IN MEDICAL SCHOOL ;)

  • @raghusingh176
    @raghusingh1764 жыл бұрын

    What are the chances of coming out of icu alive ??

  • @VV_PaVria

    @VV_PaVria

    4 жыл бұрын

    It depends on the illness that put the person there. The doctors should keep the fatality rate as close to zero as possible.

  • @cabraonropes5622
    @cabraonropes56224 жыл бұрын

    I have corona and I’m getting taken to this room

  • @emre1680

    @emre1680

    4 жыл бұрын

    Please know you are not alone and keep being strong!

  • @FOREGIN

    @FOREGIN

    4 жыл бұрын

    He will not give riplay beceaus he is .... C

  • @tripurarisuryadeep4707
    @tripurarisuryadeep4707 Жыл бұрын

    Revenge😂

  • @masterninja5501
    @masterninja55013 жыл бұрын

    Dr dre

  • @capybara6008
    @capybara60083 жыл бұрын

    My grandma is in cuz of cobid😭

  • @ch3rryst3m55

    @ch3rryst3m55

    3 жыл бұрын

    My grandpa is...😕💔

  • @capybara6008

    @capybara6008

    3 жыл бұрын

    She passed

  • @ch3rryst3m55

    @ch3rryst3m55

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@capybara6008 omg I’m so sorry 💔 I hope you are feeling better

  • @marahsimkins4800
    @marahsimkins48004 жыл бұрын

    I have breathing problems with my lungs

  • @Itss_Fuzion__

    @Itss_Fuzion__

    4 жыл бұрын

    Marah Simkins U got Coronavirus!!

  • @masterninja5501
    @masterninja55013 жыл бұрын

    Dr dew

  • @robertrodriguez787
    @robertrodriguez7873 жыл бұрын

    What about when you have to crap

  • @keegancan
    @keegancan2 жыл бұрын

    The doctor doesn’t have to be in this video, unless it is wanted.

  • @evelinaekholm1866
    @evelinaekholm18664 жыл бұрын

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  • @leahgracefecteau6049
    @leahgracefecteau60494 жыл бұрын

    I would still want to able to see my love one if god for bite

  • @sparklyyy2645
    @sparklyyy26454 жыл бұрын

    :( so this is what my family member is going thru at the ICU, Damn COVID-19

  • @grandjugg
    @grandjugg2 жыл бұрын

    Bruh my grandpa died in the icu (Due to heart attack)

  • @alisonmullins5202
    @alisonmullins52022 жыл бұрын

    Sam keep àway fŕom me9

  • @msks723
    @msks7235 жыл бұрын

    If my spouse is there no one is making me leave. Period.

  • @ElizaHamilton1780

    @ElizaHamilton1780

    4 жыл бұрын

    MS KS That’s cute. Then you can get arrested and dragged away. PERIOD.

  • @leahgracefecteau6049

    @leahgracefecteau6049

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree I’m sure they still let you stay in the end but I won’t leave either no way

  • @leahgracefecteau6049

    @leahgracefecteau6049

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good for you really care about your spouse 😊

  • @marahsimkins4800
    @marahsimkins48004 жыл бұрын

    And I have autism

  • @KelsiKens
    @KelsiKens4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, forgot to mention nurses???? They’re the main health care personnel in this video.. giving this video a thumbs down

  • @laurenhills239

    @laurenhills239

    4 жыл бұрын

    Omg right ! Like they are the ones working throughout the whole video