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Life Support Syndrome/Psycho-affective disorder in intensive care units: a review

Legionnaires' disease: FAQ

Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: An Interview with Dr. Jack Hirsh, MD, FCCP
Article compliments of CME Today

Feelings of grief and loss relating to Critical Illness

Critical Care

ICU Experience

Physical Complications

Psychological Complications

Support Links

Alternative Health

Alternative Therapies VERSUS Medical Model

Psychalogical Theories

ADLER and DISEASE & IILLNESS
Mary O'Malley Deirdre Commins

Alfred Adler

Let Your Light Shine: A Poem by Marianne Williamson

To Achieve Your Dreams Remember Your ABC’s

Quotes Relating to Wellness

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Two years ago, I was 34 and was working as Premises & Project Manager for a community development project in Galway. Being a heavy smoker, with a bad diet and working too hard in a stressful position led to my immune system being compromised resulting in my contracting Legionnaire’s Disease. I was critically ill for three months which began with misfortune as I crashed my car three times en route to hospital. Following this I spent seven weeks on a life support machine at Merlin Park Hospital, Galway Ireland (where I received excellent care) during which time all of my vital organs failed.

Although not medically qualified, this information is solely from my own experience and I hope it can help others to cope.