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Impact on families and caregivers when a loved one is in the surgical intensive care unit (SICU)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The surgical intensive care unit (SICU) is a special part of the hospital where very sick or badly hurt patients go to get strong medical care. Doctors and nurses watch these patients closely all the time and use special machines and treatments to help them survive and heal. When someone you love is in the SICU, it can be a very hard and stressful time. It’s not just tough for the patient, it can also be very hard on families and caregivers. That’s why it’s important to understand how this experience can affect them too.

Source: Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open

DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2025-002034

Authors: Andrew Maneval, Galinos Barmparas

Institution: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units

Subfield: Radiological and Ultrasound Technology

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,100