What are the signs and symptoms of chronic pain?
While Chronic pain itself indicates that something is wrong with your body. However, the pain can range from mild to intense indicating that the pain is just one of the many signs, including:
Getting exhausted easily
Loss of appetite
Poor sleep and Mood swings
Weakness
Feeling Fatigued
Impaired mental function leading to depression and anxiety
Fever in some cases.
What are the types of Chronic pain?
The commonest examples of chronic pain are -
Lower back pain
Headache
Neck pain
Joint pain
Neurogenic pain (pain caused due to nerve damage)
Post-trauma pain
Postsurgical pain
Psychogenic pain.
What are the causes?
A prolonged Chronic illness ranging from common Low back pain or knee osteoarthritis to sinister cause like cancer could be the reason for ongoing pain.
What is chronic pain?
Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts for more than six months or prolongs beyond the usual recovery period. The condition often affects a person’s ability to perform normal activity of daily living like eating, sleep and work. Chronic pain is just not a symptom it’s a disease by itself and would benefit if a proper diagnosis is made and a treatment plan established.
Does the multidisciplinary ICU offer ECMO services?
Yes, the ICU at Aster Hospital Whitefield offers ECMO services. The team of healthcare professionals is highly trained and experienced in the use of ECMO and provides high end supportive care.
Does the multidisciplinary ICU offer emotional and psychological support for patients and their families?
Yes, the ICU offers access to social workers,emotional, spiritual and other support services to help patients and their families cope with the stress and anxiety associated with critical illness.
How does the multidisciplinary ICU team work with patients and their families?
The team works closely with patients and their families to develop and implement personalized care plans. Family members are encouraged to be active participants in their loved one's care and are kept informed about their condition, treatment plan, and progress.
What kind of medical technologies are available in the multidisciplinary ICUs?
The ICU is equipped with advanced medical technologies such as ventilators, hemodialysis machines, cardiac & hemodynamic monitors, Ultrasound & ECHO machines, ECMO machines, infusion pumps and other state-of-the-art equipment to manage critically ill patients.
What kind of medical/surgical conditions can be treated in a multidisciplinary ICU?
A multidisciplinary ICU can manage a wide range of complex medical conditions, including respiratory failure, renal failure, heart attacks, strokes, sepsis, cardiac arrest, traumatic injuries, perioperative care, post-transplant care, poisoning and any similar life-threatening conditions.
What kind of healthcare professionals are part of the intensivist-driven multidisciplinary ICUteam?
The team includes intensivists, critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, pharmacists, social workers, and other specialists who work together to provide dynamic &, individualized care for each patient.
