INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (ICU)

INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

A intnsive care unit (icu) is a ward or unit having limited numbers of beds where most seriously ill patients are kept.Extra spelialized treatment,nursing care and other facilities are made availble which are not available in general ward.There is no definite laid down procedure or facility in all hospital.It varies from hospital to hospital.

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PURPOSE OF INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

1. To provide prompt medical or surgical care in case of life saving emergencies as all such facilities or equipments are always kept ready for immediate use in icu.
2. To prevent deterioration of patient condition by providing all symptomatic measures before the real treatment starts by corresponding surgeon or physcian.For example a case of cross injury or severe head injury or a massive myocardial infarction ,the deterioration of vital signs like fall of B.B,respiratory problems or loss of blood can be immediately handled by providing blood transfusion,i.v fluid or oxygen etc.Promptly before the real treatment of the patient starts.

3. Certain post operative major surgery,case of heart surgery or neuro surgery or cases in general ward deteriorating and requiring  special care ,are transferred to ICU from OT or from general ward for better care and treatment.