Not all can cope with stress of working with Covid-19 patients in ICU, say Singapore nurses


Tan Tock Seng Hospital deputy director of nursing Laura Ho, assistant director of nursing Geeta Pattath Raghavan and chief nurse Hoi Shu Yin having a discussion. - The Straits Times/ANN

These are some heart-wrenching moments nurses caring for intensive care unit (ICU) patients have to deal with, aside from the normal stress of their job.

Doctors and nurses working in the ICU take care of the sickest patients, who might require continuous care throughout their shift.

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