LibGuides: COVID-19 Resources for Patients and Families: Hospital Stay & COVID-19

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) & COVID-19

Here’s What Happens When You’re Hospitalized with COVID - The Conversation - NEW
Explains what happens to COVID-19 patients in the ICU on life supprt.
Coronavirus: Recovery After a Hospital Stay - Johns Hopkins Medicine
How long does it take to recover from COVID-19, what can happen during a hospital stay that affects your recovery from COVID-19 and who is on your rehabilitation team inside and outside the hospital.
After a Stay On An Intensive Care Unit - NHS Your COVID Recovery
Your feelings and emotions after critical care, and changes to your body following a critical illness.
What to Expect if Your Loved One is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) during COVID-19 - UHN Patient Education
Information about the ICU, the types of treatment that people in the ICU may receive, and how families can stay informed about their loved one’s care.
Managing the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Experience: A Proactive Guide for Patients and Families - American Thoracic Society
Information for patients and families on some of the most important advances in ICU medicine.
At Johns Hopkins, Recovery for Many COVID-19 Survivors Begins in the ICU - John Hopkins Medicine
Treating acute respiratory distress syndrome, anxiety and delirium on patients with COVID-19 in the ICU.
ICU Recovery: Patients and Families - Alberta Health Services
List of support resources, rehabilitation services and external websites on ICU recovery.
Going Home - Common Problems - Alberta Health Services
List of problems that patients may experience after a long stay in the ICU and tips on how to care for themselves at home.
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) - Cleveland Clinic
General information on Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS), what is PICS, who can get it and what are the symptoms.
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome - Society of Critical Care Medicine
A guide for ICU patients and family members to better understand Post-Intensive Care Syndrome.
Intensive Care - a Guide for Patients and Relatives - ICU Steps
A guide for patients and caregivers that contains advice and information about intensive care.

What If I Need to Go on a Ventilator? - Dr. Daniela Lamas
A critical care doctor explains what treatment for COVID-19 looks like in the intensive care unit.

Delirium & COVID-19

Delirium - Information for Patients, Families, Friends and Caregivers - University Health Network
Information on the symptoms of delirium, how it can be prevented and treated and what families, friends and caregivers can do to help.
Using S.E.A.T.S. to Help with Delirium - Information for Families, Friends and Caregivers of Patients Who Experience Delirium - University Health Network
Information on what is delirium, what is S.E.A.T.S. and who to talk to if you have any questions about delirium.

Delirium, PTSD, Brain Fog: The Aftermath of Surviving COVID-19 - American Psychological Association
Tips for patients who become seriously ill with COVID-19 on how to heal from delirium, PTSD and brain fog.
What We Know about Delirium and COVID-19 - Cleveland Clinic
A Neuro-ICU doctor talks about COVID-19 patients experiencing delirium and what doctors know about the condition.
Delirium - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
General information on delirium and what can be done to help prevent delirium.
ICU Delirium: Patients and Families Overview - Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship Center (CIBDS)
Delirium education resources for patients and families. Includes: Delirium Education Brochure, Delirium Toolbox, Helping a Loved One Who Has Delirium.

Staying Connected during COVID-19

Steps for Using Skype - UHN Patient and Family Learning Centres/Libraries
Learn how to download Skype on your cell phone, tablet, computer and laptop, make and receive calls in Skype.
Steps for Using Google Duo - UHN Patient and Family Learning Centres/Libraries
Learn how to download Google Duo on your cell phone, tablet, computer and laptop, make and receive video calls..