Expert Guides Archives - Family Room

Checking the Patient’s Symptoms

Telling the healthcare team about the patient’s symptoms

Equipment in the ICU Room

Keep a Running Question List

Lines and Tubes

Breath & Mindfulness a Guide for ICU Caregivers

Hospital Services You Might Not Know About

Self-paced Breathing to Relax

Circles of Light Guided Visualization Practice (5 mins)

Breath Awareness Guided Practice (4 mins)

Body Awareness Guided Practice (5 mins)

Movement as Self-care a Guide for ICU Caregivers

Loving Reflections: a Guide for ICU Caregivers

Connecting With Others a Guide for ICU Caregivers

Your First 24 Hours in the ICU: A Guide for Families

ICU Care Routines and Overview

Recovery Takes Time

Building Your Support System at Home

What to Expect After Discharge

Having Difficult Conversations

When Recovery Is Longer Than Expected

Discharge Planning

Leaving the ICU: What to Expect

When Your Emotions Feel Overwhelming

Asking for and Accepting Help

The Basics: Eat, Sleep, Breathe

Making the Room Feel Like Home

Comfort Care You Can Provide

Keeping an ICU Journal

Talking to Your Loved One

Advocating for Your Loved One

Requesting a Family Meeting

Talking with the Care Team

Common ICU Treatments

Your ICU Care Team

Acupressure: A Healing Touch

Hand or Foot Massage

Applying Cool, Wet Cloth to Lips

Applying Lip Balm

Applying a Mouth Swab

Using a Cold Cloth for Comfort

Using an Ice Pack for Pain Relief

Offering Spiritual Care

Patient Mindfulness Exercises