Bonnie,they kept my hubby in ICU for about 50 hours, as sedated as possible, with a ventilator and monitors everywhere. The ICU is the best place for 24 hr. care and close personal nursing. [I would be relieved that she is there.] It was his second mouth surgery and neck dissection. He looked awful, a good bit of facial swelling [he also had a trach and tubes everywhere] By the time they moved him up to a room, he was more able to cope on his own. I know it is very scary for you, you just gotta hang in there. Ask good questions and stay alert about what your daughter is saying to you, but remember, she is not going to be reality based for awhile. This is a tough time. Amy