Peer reviewed by Steven Musca This is part one of a series exploring dying in the ICU. The majority of people in Australia will die in hospital. In the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), the critically unwell nature of our patients means we see more death than in the general ward setting. ICU mortality rates of […]
Peer reviewed by Rachael Johnstone and Steven Musca Setting the scene I am caring for a patient admitted with pneumonia. They have been in ICU for two days and yesterday they had to be sedated and intubated as they were tiring with their breathing despite maximal non-invasive therapies. They have a few comorbidities with type […]
A call comes from the ICU Registrar and the Intensivist wanders up from the sanctuary of the ICU to attend the tail end of the latest MET (Medical Emergency Team) call. The tension is palpable entering the room – there is a clear division of opinions. The experienced ward Nurses are worried about the patient, […]