Can patients in intensive care have a pet visit?
This study looks at whether having your pet dog or cat visit you in the intensive care unit can help you feel better. It is for patients who are stable enough to have a short visit and whose pet is comfortable with being in a hospital room.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 or older).
- You have a pet dog or cat that you would like to visit you.
- You are stable enough to leave the intensive care unit for a short visit, or you are in the rehabilitation phase of your recovery.
- You are not currently on a breathing machine, kidney dialysis, or have a serious infection that could spread to others.
- You are awake, able to talk, and understand what is happening.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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