There are many, rational, and emotional and medical reasons for moving patients out of hospital ICUs and providing them with critical care at home. An ICU at home, in other words. Long stays in the ICU potentially increases the risk of acquiring nosocomial infections, and would delay the start of rehabilitative treatments
CONDITIONS COVERED UNDER CRITICAL CARE
Neurological patients
Patients with spinal/brain injuries and/or multiple trauma
End-of-life care patients
End-of-life care patients
Patients with end-stage respiratory disorders
SERVICES OFFERED UNDER CRITICAL CARE PLAN:
Based on the treating doctor’s recommendation, a critical care plan is developed for each patient, and the service packages are tailor-made to suit the requirement of the patient and the patient’s family. The service packages offered under the critical care plan include:
12-24 hours of nursing support provided by nurses who have a minimum of 2-years nursing experience and critical care training
12-24 hours of medical caretaker support/li>
Visits by physiotherapist
Equipment rental, based on requirement - may include a suction machine, Nebulization machine and hospital bed, etc.
Consumables (paid for by the patient) - when available
TASKS COVERED
In addition to continuous monitoring of vitals, maintaining the highest standards of hygienic care and administration of medication, our team can also handle the following tasks, as per the treating doctor’s directive and the care plan previously decided upon.
The basic medical attention one can expect from a nursing assistant are as follows:
Home care nurses on their part check upon the diet of the patient, take readings of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate and breathing.
Regularly check whether the patient is properly following the prescription and any other treatments.
Check on the safety of the patient at home, whether any medical device is needed for the care of the patient and its feasibility at home.
Educate the patient about self-care.
Consumables (paid for by the patient) - when available
