Try These Mindfulness Practices Circles of Light Guided Visualization Practice (5 mins) Breath Awareness Guided Practice (4 mins) Body Awareness Guided Practice (5 mins) Breathing to Relax (self-paced) Movement (self-paced) Getting Started With Mindfulness Practicing just a few minutes of mindfulness can make a huge difference in how you show […]
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Hospitals often offer a range of support services beyond direct medical care. Here are some you might find helpful: Don’t hesitate to ask your care team about these services – they’re here to support you and your family! […]
Why Keep a Question List? It’s natural to feel overwhelmed in the ICU environment. With complex medical terms and the emotional stress of seeing a loved one ill, it can be challenging to remember everything you want to ask. Keeping a question list will help you manage that stress and […]
Talking to Doctors Patient Care Alarms and Monitoring Visitors and Room Rules Communication Tips […]
Common Terms […]
Arterial lineTo monitor a patient’s blood pressure continually in real time, a doctor may insert an Arterial Line in a patient’s wrist. It’s like an IV, but its attached to a bag of fluid in a pressure bag. You’ll see this “arterial pressure” or blood pressure on the patient monitor. […]
