What happened?
- What was the main reason for ICU admission?
- Were there complications such as infection, breathing failure, kidney injury, delirium, bleeding, or procedures?
- Which problems are still active?
What should we expect next?
- What is the best-case, worst-case, and most likely path?
- What decisions are expected in the next few days or weeks?
- What would make rehab, SNF, home, hospice, or another path more likely?
Medication and follow-up questions
- Which medications were started or stopped because of the ICU stay?
- Which medications are temporary?
- Who follows up on labs, imaging, oxygen, wounds, therapy, or specialist appointments?
When BridgeCare can help
A critical care doctor advisory review can help families understand the ICU timeline, active medical issues, and questions to bring back to the treating team.
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