ICU
The ICU, or intensive care unit, is the department of the hospital where you can receive specialized care and monitoring from multidisciplinary care teams. You may need to be in the ICU during times of critical illness or after certain surgeries, to ensure you recover fully.
What is an ICU?
ICUs are specialized units within a hospital that provide a closely monitored environment for patients with acute care needs. Advanced technology, ICU specialists and around-the-clock attention ensure patients receive the care they need.
Once admitted to one of our ICUs, our team works together to plan, direct and continuously evaluate the care and progress of every patient.
Conditions treated in an ICU
When patients are experiencing conditions that need advanced care and treatment, our ICU team is available 24/7 to provide prompt care.
Patients are commonly admitted to the ICU for:
- Heart problems, such as heart attack, extremely low or extremely high blood pressure or abnormal heartbeat
- Lung and breathing problems, such as acute asthma or severe pneumonia
- Postoperative care
- Recovery from intensive surgery
- Renal and endocrine disease
- Serious infections, including sepsis