ICU-USA

This web site provides easy to understand information about the ICU. For ease in using the site, the information is divided into the following categories. In addition, links are provided to additional information either contained in this site or available on the Internet.

Click on a Category Below.

What Will Happen?
Predicting outcomes in the ICU.

Specialized ICUs
Learn about different types of ICUs.

Pharmacy
Medications prescribed for your loved one.

Children and the ICU
How to best communicate with children about a loved one who is critically ill or injured.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What you should know about CPR.

Questions To Always Ask
Questions you should always ask.

ICU Medical Information
A wealth of information about critical illness and injury.

ICU Waiting Room
What you can do for the patient, family and friends.

Legal Issues
Legal aspects of your loved one's situation.

Outcomes and Options
Potential outcomes and options after the ICU.