ICU evaluations assess patients for complications and risk factors, with nurses often using facility-specific guidelines. The assessment can aid in treatment planning and be reviewed by medical providers to determine a patient’s response to treatment. It can also help identify potential problems early and ensure appropriate treatment is given. An ICU evaluation is an evaluation […]
ICU nutrition is administered to critically ill patients who cannot eat on their own through intravenous feeding or feeding tubes. However, patients are often victims of systematic malnutrition, receiving fewer calories and nutrients than needed. Physicians must closely monitor glucose levels and patients are kept on a tight regimen until they can eat on their […]
ICU psychosis is a form of delusion experienced by hospitalized patients, causing anxiety, hallucinations, and paranoia. It can last up to two weeks and is caused by various factors such as an unfamiliar environment, medical reasons, and medication reactions. Treatment aims to prevent harm to the patient and includes familiar objects, medication review, and ensuring […]
Critical care technicians are emergency medical technicians (EMTs) with advanced training who help assess and treat patients in critical conditions. They receive targeted education and must understand ambulance operation, emergency response systems, and emergency communications. They also participate in community health education events. Critical care technicians are tasked with caring for the seriously injured and […]
Pediatric intensivists specialize in treating seriously ill or injured children, working in intensive care centers to diagnose and treat emergency conditions. They administer treatment, monitor patients, and conduct independent research to stay current on the latest medical innovations. Becoming a pediatric intensivist requires extensive training and certification. A pediatric intensivist is a doctor who specializes […]
ICU billing requires accurate reporting of the reason for critical care and the exact amount of time spent in the ICU. Multiple doctors can treat a patient, but only one can bill for critical care at a time. Misleading reports of a patient’s stability can cause confusion and disputes over billing. ICU billing is a […]
Intensive care myopathy is a syndrome that causes weakness and muscle immobility in patients with prolonged stays in the ICU. Diagnosis is made through medical history and EMG tests, and treatment is supportive. Risk factors include prolonged mechanical ventilation and certain drugs. Intensive care myopathy — also known as critical illness myopathy or intensive care […]
To become an ICU nurse, one needs a bachelor’s degree in registered nursing and on-the-job training. Some hospitals have training programs, while others require at least one or two years of experience. Certification exams in critical care can make it easier to get jobs in the future. Advanced degrees can raise pay and open up […]
