The critical care unit or intensive care unit (ICU) is a highly specialized & dedicated unit for patients requiring intensive monitoring of medical, surgical & patient care services. The primary goal of critical care services is to provide the right care at the right moment.
Conditions that require critical care monitoring:
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Heart failure, cardiac arrest and cardiac arrhythmias
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Stroke and Paralysis
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Airway or respiratory compromised patients who require ventilatory support
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Acute renal failure
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Cumulative effects of multiple organ failure
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Major Trauma/Injuries: Head, Multiple fractures
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Shock and Severe Bleeding
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Sepsis & uncontrolled infections
People may find this department beneficial in the following ways:
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It shortens their stays at the hospital
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Show improved results
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Improve the level of satisfaction
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Provide homelike care to every patient
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Reduced care cost
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Limited facility transfer