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APHM – Hôpital Nord
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You or someone close to you has just been admitted to intensive care.
LifeMapp is designed to guide you through every stage of an intensive care stay and provide the information you need. Like a compass, it helps you find your bearings and move towards everyday life again. Developed by the One O One Endowment Fund, LifeMapp is available free of charge to units that request it.
Welcome to the intensive care unit at Hôpital Nord – APHM. Our unit cares for critically ill patients who require continuous monitoring and advanced specialist treatment, 24 hours a day. It has 20 beds, a comprehensive range of technical facilities, and an experienced, committed multidisciplinary team. We care for patients with serious medical conditions, life-threatening postoperative complications and complex emergencies. Teaching, research and innovation are central to the way our unit works, with particular emphasis on training healthcare professionals. Our aim is twofold: to provide patients with the best possible care and to train the healthcare professionals of tomorrow.
Who is on the team?
The ICU room
Supporting my loved one
Managing my stress
Preparing for ICU discharge
Glossary
Our unit takes part in research groups working to improve care for intensive care patients.
I am the unit psychologist and am available to patients, their families and friends, as well as members of staff. In intensive care, situations involving crisis, urgency and uncertainty often create a significant emotional burden. My role is to support everyone through these experiences by offering psychological support, a listening ear, and help understanding events or making decisions. I work closely with the medical, nursing and allied health teams to ensure that the human and psychological dimensions are fully integrated into each patient’s overall care. Please feel free to contact me — my door is always open, and everything discussed is strictly confidential. Kind regards,
Gilles, Clinical Psychologist
I am the unit’s occupational therapist. My role is to assess and preserve patients’ functional abilities, even while they are receiving intensive care. Working closely with the care team, I become involved as early as possible to support physical and cognitive recovery and future independence. In intensive care, occupational therapy also helps prevent complications caused by prolonged immobility, stimulate abilities that have been preserved and, whenever possible, prepare patients to resume suitable activities. I am also available to support families and contribute to planning care after intensive care. Please feel free to come and speak to me in the unit. Kind regards,
Valentine Mouche, Occupational Therapist
I am the unit physiotherapist. My role is to support patients from the earliest days of their care by working on breathing, mobility and the prevention of complications caused by prolonged bed rest. Early intervention in intensive care is essential to limit muscle loss, support weaning from mechanical ventilation and prepare for the best possible functional recovery. I work closely with the entire medical, nursing and allied health team to tailor treatment to each patient’s clinical condition. I am also available to talk with you and answer any questions you may have.
Kind regards,
Romain, Physiotherapist
Visiting hours
Monday
13:00–20:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Number of visitors allowed in the room at the same time : 2Learn more
Children are welcome to visit, but visits need to be carefully planned. Please speak to the unit team to arrange one.
The times shown are for guidance only. They may vary depending on activity in the unit and emergencies, or be adjusted to better accommodate your needs.
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In certain circumstances, pets may be allowed to visit. Please speak to the care team to discuss this.
Officesecretariatreapolynord@ap-hm.fr08:00 à 16:00
04 91 96 88 75
Address:Chemin des Bourrely13015 Marseille
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