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My husband's admission

Posted By A Happy Bunny

"My husband's admission"

About: Victoria Hospital / Intensive Care Unit Victoria Hospital / Respiratory Medicine

(as a service user),

My husband was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit recently at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy with legionnaires diseases where he was intubated and put on a ventilator.

He remained on the ventilator until he was taken off it after 5 days.  He was then supported by oxygen and antibiotics. From there, with the expert care he received, he progressed so well, he was transferred direct to ward 43.
This traumatic experience was alleviated by the staff's kindness, support and above all professionalism.
It was made clear I had access to my husband's bedside day or night and I was kept informed of each stage of treatment by being privy to their decision-making. Questions were. encouraged and explanations given.
As well as giving my husband expert care, they looked after me as well, giving me advice, practical support and information.
When my husband was taken off the ventilator, the staff went above and beyond the call of duty by doing extra things for his care and comfort. I knew all the nurses and doctors by their first names and it was like being part of an extended family.
This was the NHS at its best and the experience will remain with me for the rest of my life. I salute them all.
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Response from Colette Ross, Charge Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, NHS Fife 5 years ago
Colette Ross
Charge Nurse, Intensive Care Unit,
NHS Fife

Submitted on 30/07/2018 at 11:30
Published on Care Opinion at 11:40

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Dear Happy Bunny, thank you so much for taking the time to post about your experience of the Intensive Care unit at Victoria Hospital.

ICU can be a stressful area but the fact that that you felt supported and "part of an extended family" is a compliment of the highest degree. We endeavour to ensure family members are given as much access to visit their loved one as is practically possible in such a high acuity area and it appears this worked well for you both.

I will pass on your kind comments to all the members of staff involved, and wish your husband well in his continuing recovery

Thank you again for your comments they are much appreciated

Regards Colette

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