He Needs GPS

If you've been a patient/relatives/visitor in ICU you will notice that the patient (if not you - if you were the patient) that you are visiting when they are awake most of them are confused. This may be related to sedation, noise that the patient can hear (nurses chats and monitor alarms) or any related causes during ICU admission. Last night my patient was absolutely alright when I arrived at the start of the shift. Then here come middle of the night. Yes most of the patients get confused or gets worst at midnight (as what I noticed). My patient is trying to get out of bed. I was with another patient and heard his monitor alarm. And guess what his *central line was already out when I went to his bedside. He said that he was lost and he needs a gps to go back to his house. lol. Good thing is that the pacing wire is very secure if not the patient will be in big trouble. Whew! that was a relieved.


*Central line is a long fine catheter with an opening (sometimes multiple openings) at each end used to deliver fluids and drugs. The central line is inserted through the skin into a large vein that feeds into a larger vein sitting above the heart, so that the tip of the catheter sits close to the heart. There are several veins that are suitable for access, and the line may be inserted above or below the collarbone, on the side of your neck, in your groin or at the front of the elbow.