Below are short videos discussing common difficulties following a stay in ICU. For those who will be attending InS:PIRE there is also a short film describing what it is like to attend.
> John's Story
John's experience of surviving critical illness and InS:PIRE
> Delirium and Flashbacks
Many patients experience flashbacks about their time in intensive care. This is quite normal; however, if this becomes problematic or distressing for you, please contact your GP for further support. In the following short film, former ICU patients describe their experience of this.
> Sleep
It is common after having experienced a stay in intensive care to have difficulties with sleep. Psychologist Dr Leanne Fleming talks about insomnia and some of the options available to help manage it.
> Getting Home
InS:PIRE participants discuss their experience of going home, after having been in intensive care
> Being a Family Member
Loved ones of intensive care survivors may also have a challenging time after critical discharge. Problems can be social, emotional and sometimes physical. Two relatives their own experience.
> InS:PIRE - Participant Stories and the benefits of InS:PIRE
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