Quick Tip
Get Oriented to the ICU Environment
Take our virtual ICU tour and ask your nurse follow-up questions about equipment specific to your loved one’s room or care. Understanding what each machine does reduces anxiety and helps you feel less overwhelmed.
“I went to Walmart, bought a notebook and pen, and just started making lists of everything that needed to be done.” There’s so much you don’t know at the beginning. Just start writing it down. Don’t worry if it’s messy—you’ll build the system as you go.