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• Intensive care >> Intensive care: experiences of family & friends >> Aged 31-40 >> Interview 35 >> Although her mother had good and bad days, she was overjoyed when she saw her sit up, smile and talk again.

Her mother was admitted to ICU because of gallstones and other complications. She visited her every day, often with her two young daughters, and kept a diary.

• Intensive care >> Intensive care: experiences of family & friends >> Aged 30 & under >> Interview 21 >> Although she was very positive throughout her partner's four month stay in ICU, she didn't know where this strength came from or if she could use it t

In 2005 her partner had a car accident and spent over four months in ICU. She visited daily while her mother looked after her new baby.

• Intensive care >> Intensive care: experiences of family & friends >> Aged 41-50 >> Interview 30 >> Because he knew what to expect, his main focus was making sure his father was receiving all the care and treatment he should be receiving.

His father died in ICU, aged 83. Being an intensive care doctor, he was able to provide information and support to his mother and brother.

• Intensive care >> Intensive care: experiences of family & friends >> Aged 41-50 >> Interview 03 >> Staying in a nearby hotel worked out well for her and her husband because it meant they could sleep and keep their strengths up for when their son rec

In 2004 her 17-year-old son was a passenger in a car that was involved in a serious accident. He spent 17 days in ICU.

• Intensive care >> Intensive care: experiences of family & friends >> Aged 31-40 >> Interview 23 >> His partner regained physical strength quite quickly and is back to work but still asks questions about her time in ICU.

In 2006 his partner spent four weeks in ICU because of pneumonia. He visited her every day, sharing the visiting with his partner's parents.