General
icu
What does icu mean?
The hospital unit providing the highest level of monitoring and support for critically ill patients.
"She's too unstable for the floor — admit to the ICU."
Origin
Initialism of 'Intensive Care Unit.'
Frequently asked questions
What does ICU stand for?
ICU stands for Intensive Care Unit, the hospital area providing the highest level of monitoring and support for critically ill patients.
When is a patient admitted to the ICU?
When they are too unstable or critically ill to be safely managed on a regular ward.
How is ICU different from a regular ward?
The ICU offers closer monitoring, higher nurse-to-patient ratios, and advanced life support not available on the general floor.
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