Service
Intensive Care Unit
Necessary Care and Attention
Patients in the ICU are often connected to machines that measure various body functions such as heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. Although it may be unsettling to see a loved one hooked up to these devices, they help hospital staff monitor the patient’s condition and respond promptly if necessary. Every precaution is taken to ensure those in our care receive the attention and treatment they need.
Best Care Possible
Our Intensive Care Unit at Mena Regional Health System is a 6 bed ICU in which we provide care for a wide variety of patients and illnesses such as:
Diabetes
Severe Respiratory Conditions
CHF
Post Operative Patients
Chest Pain
Electrolyte Imbalances
Stroke/TIA
Advance Directives
Assigning advance directives can be beneficial if you or a loved one may require intensive care. A patient in intensive care may not be capable of answering the care team’s questions, so in these instances nurses and doctor’s will refer to a patient’s advance directive or consult a trusted individual designated by the patient. If no advanced directives are noted, the care team may speak with the closest family members or make a medical decision based on their best judgment.
Creating advance directives does not necessarily require a lawyer. You can write down your instructions and show them to hospital staff. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Featured Staff
Toni Surber, RN
Med-Surg and ICU Clinical Director
