Most people go to the hospital for treatment when they have diseases. If they need to be hospitalized, they are mostly in the general ward. Only if the patient's life and health are threatened at any time will they go to the intensive care unit . The intensive care unit is also the ICU ward commonly known as the ICU ward. Most of the patients here have more deaths than death, and some people are very worried and feel that entering the ICU ward is not far from death. How likely is it to come out after entering? Let’s learn more about it below.
It has to be admitted that the situation of patients entering the intensive care unit is not optimistic and there is a risk of death at any time. Therefore, it is necessary to pay close attention to the patient's condition at all times. It is different from that of ordinary wards, but it does not mean that there is no help when entering the intensive care unit.
shows that the average mortality rate of intensive care units in my country is between 20%-40% . The mortality rates of different hospitals are different. Most of them are related to the patient's physical condition and severity of the condition. It is not that the mortality rate is 100%, so we must maintain an optimistic attitude.
What misunderstandings should not be trapped in?
1. Entering ICU is not far from death.
has a serious illness. Some misunderstandings cannot be trapped. Many people feel that they are sentenced to death when entering the intensive care unit, so they are very worried.
In fact, there are many patients who can come out of the intensive care unit smoothly. Don’t be confused and panic by yourself. It is also important to maintain a good mentality in addition to treating severe diseases. If even the family members and friends lose hope, the patient will also be affected. We should build confidence in overcoming the disease and remain optimistic.
2. There is no need to waste money in the ICU
needs to be transferred to the intensive care unit. You should follow the doctor's advice. Since the equipment and treatment of the intensive care unit and the general ward are very different, it is relatively expensive. Entering the intensive care unit may cost tens of thousands a day. Therefore, many families are worried that they will waste money and eventually lose both their money. This is one of the misunderstandings.
The drug cost, equipment cost, manual material resources, etc. of the intensive care unit are much higher than that of ordinary wards , so it is normal for the price to be expensive. However, if you need to enter the intensive care unit because of your serious condition, you should cooperate highly.
3. It is unreliable to not allow family members to accompany them
intensive care unit cannot allow family members to be by their side. Is there any secret that cannot be told? This is the idea that many people have secretly existed, which is a big mistake. Because I don’t know much about intensive care units, many people will feel that it is unreliable to not be accompanied by their families.
In fact, the intensive care unit has strict requirements on personnel, and it is necessary to avoid certain microorganisms and bacteria entering the intensive care unit. Therefore, family members and friends cannot be with them, but there are professional medical staff who monitor at any time, and there is no need to worry about this problem.
