'I forgot what it feels like to be outside' – First rooftop intensive care ward opens
Summary
King's College Hospital in London has opened the UK's first intensive care ward on a rooftop, designed to allow critically ill patients access to fresh air and nature. The outdoor space includes beds with oxygen and power supplies, covered areas, and gardens with plants to help patients feel better and recover faster.Key Facts
- The rooftop intensive care ward can hold six patients with life-support equipment outdoors.
- Patients are connected to oxygen and power through waterproof boxes next to each bed.
- Exposure to fresh air and nature may improve patient wellbeing and shorten hospital stays.
- The ward is part of King's College Hospital's larger 60-bed intensive care unit.
- Doctors will monitor patients’ heart rate, breathing, and pain to study benefits of outdoor care.
- The garden includes scented flowers and plants like honeysuckle, jasmine, lavender, and trees.
- Hospital staff can also use the rooftop space during breaks for relaxation.
- The garden cost over £2 million and was funded by the hospital’s charity.
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