I.C.U stands for Intensive care unit. it’s a very important department that give intensive care medicine for patients who are in critical condition with life-threatening injuries or illnesses. the patients are heavily monitored by highly trained personal such as doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists and in some cases extra personal. they use a lot of medical equipment and medication to help and support the patient’s vital functions for instance like blood pressure, breathing and their heart rate. a couple of the main reasons for patients being admitted to the ICU involve:
- septic-shock
- cardiac arrest
- coma
- major trauma
- strokes
- brain hemorrhages
- a drug reaction or poisoning as well as overdose.
- post-surgery complications
other types of ICU’s can be a version that’s typically for premature or sick newborn infants called the (NICU) which stand for Neonatal Intensive care unit.
and then the IMC which like the middles ground for between the ICU and General rooms for the hospital. they’re for patients too sick or weak or more of a Maintenace to be on the regular medical rooms but don’t require the facilities and equipment the ICU has.
the ICU can be a very emotional and stressful place for the patients, staff and loved ones visiting. but the staff is also trained to provide emotional support and guidance.
here’s a article about where the lifesaving magic happens.