What You Should Expect

“Beep.” “Buzz.” The sight of machines and tubes when you enter a critical care unit can be overwhelming. You can relax when you know each piece of equipment is a technology that helps us care for your loved one.

You might see anything from a heart monitor that lets us track your loved one's heart activity nonstop and blood pressure monitors measure just that. An alarm may sound if a lead becomes detached and our nurses can assess which alarms need immediate attention. Various tubes and pumps give fluids and medication to your loved one as necessary. Oxygen is delivered through a nasal cannula, mask or a ventilator. We monitor oxygen levels closely to make sure your loved one gets just the right amount.