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She felt worried about catching an infection that might take her into hospital again.
Had bowel complications and septicaemia. Was in intensive care for nearly 5 weeks. Spent 1 week in a High Dependency Unit and was then discharged.
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Aged 41-50
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Interview 04
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She often felt angry and frustrated because she wanted to make the most of life but, physically, that was impossible.
Had bowel complications and septicaemia. Was in intensive care for nearly 5 weeks. Spent 1 week in a High Dependency Unit and was then discharged.
Intensive care
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Intensive care: Patients' experiences
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Aged 41-50
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Interview 04
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She felt reassured when she discussed her feelings with a nurse and learnt that how she felt was normal after critical illness.
Had bowel complications and septicaemia. Was in intensive care for nearly 5 weeks. Spent 1 week in a High Dependency Unit and was then discharged.
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