#225 The ICU: Through the Eyes of the SCI Patient: with Dianne Vitkus - Part II

Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. 

Welcome to part 2 of Dianne Vitkus’ story in Chapter Two of the SCI Journey: the ICU. In this episode, we delve into practical tips for supporting individuals with high spinal cord injuries in the ICU, focusing on the roles of medical professionals, families, and friends. Louise and Dianne discuss creating a healing sanctuary and how to create a community energy field to aid in trauma healing and recovery. Dianne emphasizes that the trauma of SCI affects the entire circle of family and friends, not just the injured person.

We’ll explore best practices from ICU care to early physical therapy, including what goes into a decision on where to rehab such as at Spaulding Rehab Center in Boston.  The episode also features a vulnerable conversation on women's health and concludes with tender reflections on faith and spirituality, for those navigating the emotional and psychological challenges of SCI.

Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non-Profit:

 A non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI expertise. Blink of an Eye non profit provides a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families and medical teams. Blink of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Family Navigation & Support Team for SCI families lead by SCI families and SCI medical experts who provide 24/7 support in the first 30 days of crisis and for transitions in the Miracle Year.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours and days after injury--what you need to know/say/do specialized for SCI families, friends and medical staff. To find out more, visit www.blinkofaneye.org.

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