The critical patient lives a very special situation and is close to death. He or she must be understand as a total human being, and as such, be cared for. His or her family should be part of the caring plan since the begining. In order to aproach patient social needs and requests of affection and physical relieve. While being in the intensive care unit (ICU) the nurse is a key person to promote patient and family adecuate care and prompt rehabilitation.