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.