An ICU (intensive care unit) is a hospital ward that provides specialized care for patients who are very ill or injured. ICUs are also known as critical care units (CCUs) or intensive therapy units (ITUs).
What happens in an ICU?
- Patients receive 24-hour care from specially trained healthcare professionals
- Patients are monitored using sophisticated equipment, such as machines that check vital signs
- Patients receive specialized treatments, such as oxygen therapy, feeding tubes, and intravenous (IV) fluids
