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These audio recordings are suitable for use in ICU or ED areas for ventilated patients or patients on CPAP/face mask oxygen.
They can be downloaded to an MP3 player or tablet and then left to play to patients via headphones or earbuds.
We suggest that they should be played three or more times a day.
These resources should only be used under the guidance of Healthcare Professionals.
In hypnosis we enter into a natural daydreamy state, a little like meditation, that results from a focusing of attention and use of imagination. When in this state suggestions are more effective and have been shown to have a marked effect on physiology. When a patient is highly anxious or sedated, they are in an altered state already, and this can be utilised to give positive suggestions that can aid recovery.
It is thought that even heavily sedated patients are aware of sounds around them and also that a large percentage of patients who have been in ICU suffer from post-traumatic stress afterwards. Studies (see below) have shown that ventilation time and sedation may be reduced following positive suggestion given via MP3 player and although there is currently no evidence to support a generic scripted audio we believe it may still have positive benefits for patients..
It is hoped that, by listening to this audio, the patient will recover faster, need less sedation and generally have a better experience so reducing the incidence of post-traumatic stress.
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To download the audio recordings click the SHARE button, then click the DOWNLOAD icon and then on the new screen of the recording by itself right click (PC) on the three dots or the volume icon to the right of the play bar and select download or 'save audio as...'
Explanatory instructions for staff (audio)
Explanatory leaflet for staff
Explanatory leaflet for patient and relatives
Explanatory audio for patient or relative
Hypnosis and positive suggestion script for a patient on ICU script
Hypnosis and positive suggestion audio for a patient on ICU
All audios above can be accessed together here To download right click (PC) on the three dots or the volume icon to the right of the play bar and select download or 'save audio as...'
Audio review of above article by Dr Charlotte Davies (A&E Consultant)
Self-help audios ‘Resolving Trauma’
Self-help ‘Resolving Trauma’ is a five step programme to help resolve trauma. If you have a patient who has been in hospital or ICU and who is suffering from PTSD type symptoms such as anxiety, nightmares or flashbacks and whom you think would benefit, then please contact us so that we can authorise its download for your patient to use under your care.
Info for Healthcare Professionals