ICU (Intensive Care Unit)

November 30, 2014 doctor , hospital , india , medical 0 Comments

ICU (Intensive Care Unit). It is the most alert and up-to-date department in a hospital.

Minimum expectations of the patient admitted here are would be:

1. There is a doctor present all the time (round-o-clock) to treat the patient and attend to any emergencies.
2. The present doctor must be having technical skills and know-how in the management of critical care. He/she may be a Physician/Anaesthetist/Critical care treatment specialist.
3. Necessary gadgets like a cardiac monitor, ventilator, pacemaker, cardiac defibrillator and such others are present in working condition.
4. Emergency Medicines, Oxygen, continuous electric power and assisting staff on duty.

Well, let us survey all our ICU around before deciding to get admitted.