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The document provides an overview of intensive care units (ICUs) including: 1) ICUs are specialist hospital wards that provide intensive treatment and monitoring for critically ill patients using specialized equipment like ventilators and monitors. 2) ICUs are divided into levels depending on the level of care and support needed, and types including medical, surgical, cardiac, and pediatric ICUs. 3) Patients in the ICU require close monitoring and support of vital organ functions through the use of medical equipment, and recovering from critical illness can involve lingering weakness or mental effects.

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Icu Orientation

The document provides an overview of intensive care units (ICUs) including: 1) ICUs are specialist hospital wards that provide intensive treatment and monitoring for critically ill patients using specialized equipment like ventilators and monitors. 2) ICUs are divided into levels depending on the level of care and support needed, and types including medical, surgical, cardiac, and pediatric ICUs. 3) Patients in the ICU require close monitoring and support of vital organ functions through the use of medical equipment, and recovering from critical illness can involve lingering weakness or mental effects.

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OBSERVATION REPPORT

ON ICU
INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
ICU- INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
 DEFINITION:
An intensive care unit, also known as an
intensive therapy unit or intensive treatment unit or
critical care unit, is a special department of a
hospital or health care facility that provides
intensive care medicine.

 PURPOSE:

Intensive care units (ICUs)


are specialist hospital wards that provide
treatment and monitoring for people who
are very ill. They're staffed with specially
trained healthcare professionals and contain
sophisticated monitoring equipment.

 LEVELS OF ICU:

 Level 1—Ward based care where the patient


does not require organ support (for example, they may
need an IV, or oxygen by face mask)
 Level 2—High dependency unit (HDU). ...
 Level 3—Intensive care.
 TYPES OF ICU:

Intensive care units were


grouped
into 4 types: 
1. medical,
2. including coronary care
3. surgical including trauma and
cardiovascular.
4. neonatal and pediatric.
5. medical-surgicaL

 Some hospitals may divide the ICU into


more specific units such as:
 CICU or CVICU: cardiac, coronary, or
cardiovascular intensive care unit.
 MICU: medical intensive care unit.

 NICU: neonatal intensive care unit.

 PICU: pediatric intensive care unit.

 SICU: surgical intensive care unit.

 TICU: trauma intensive care unit.


 LAYOUT OF ICU:

The ICU equipment we offer include


Defibrillator, Patient Monitor, Ventilator, CPAP
& BPAP systems etc.
 Ventilator.
 CPAP System. NET brand CPAP System are high
quality... ...
 BPAP System. ...
 Patient Monitor. ...
 Infusion Pump. ...
 Syringe Pump. ...
 Blood Warmer. ...
 Defibrillator.
 When intensive care is needed
Intensive care is needed if someone is
seriously ill and requires intensive treatment and close
monitoring, or if they're having surgery and intensive
care can help them recover.

Most people in an ICU have problems with 1


or more organs. For example, they may be unable to
breathe on their own.

There are many different conditions and


situations that can mean someone needs intensive care.

Some common reasons include:

 a serious accident – such as a road accident,


a severe head injury, a serious fall or severe burns
 a serious short-term condition – such as a heart
attack or stroke
 a serious infection – such
as sepsis or severe pneumonia
 major surgery – this can either be a planned part of
your recovery, or an emergency measure if there
are complications

 What intensive care involves

Patients on an ICU will be looked after


closely by a team of ICU staff and will be connected to
equipment by a number of tubes, wires and cables.
There will normally be 1 nurse for every 1 or 2
patients.

This equipment is used to monitor their health and


support their bodily functions until they recover.

Equipment that may be used on an ICU includes:

 a ventilator – a machine that helps with breathing; a


tube is placed in the mouth, nose or through a small
cut in the throat (tracheostomy)
 monitoring equipment – used to measure important

bodily functions, such as heart rate, blood pressure


and the level of oxygen in the blood
 IV lines and pumps – tubes inserted into a vein

(intravenously) to provide fluids, nutrition and


medication
 feeding tubes – tubes placed in the nose, through a

small cut made in the tummy or into a vein if a


person is unable to eat normally
 drains and catheters – drains are tubes used to

remove any build-up of blood or fluid from the


body; catheters are thin tubes inserted into the
bladder to drain pee
Someone in an ICU will often be on painkilling medicine
and medicine that makes them drowsy (sedatives).

This is because some of the equipment used can be


uncomfortable.
 Visiting an ICU

An ICU can often be an overwhelming place, both for


the patient and their loved ones.

It can help to know a little about what to expect.

Visiting hours are usually very flexible, but there may be


times when visiting is not advised, so it's a good idea to
check before you arrive. The number of people allowed
around the person's bed may be limited.

To reduce the risk of spreading infection, you'll be asked


to clean your hands when entering and leaving the unit
and you may not be able to bring in certain things, such
as flowers. Avoid visiting if you're ill.

The person you're visiting may be drowsy and seem


confused. They may also appear slightly swollen or have
injuries like bruises or wounds. This can be upsetting to
see, but staff will ensure they're as comfortable as
possible.

A series of tubes, wires and cables will be attached to


the patient, which may look alarming at first. Ask staff to
explain what these are if you'd like to know.

You may hear alarms and bleeps from the equipment.


These help staff monitor their patients.

You'll usually be free to touch, comfort and talk to the


person. It may help them to hear and recognise familiar
voices, even if they do not appear to respond.
You might want to tell them about your day or read them
a book or newspaper.

You can bring in things to make them more comfortable,


but ask staff beforehand if there's anything you should
not bring.

The ICU staff will be on hand during your visit to answer


any questions you have.

Recovering from intensive care


Once a person no longer needs intensive care, they can
be transferred to a different ward to continue their
recovery before eventually going home.

Some people may leave the ICU after a few days.


Others may need to stay in the ICU for months or may
deteriorate there.

Many people who leave an ICU will make a good


recovery.

But sometimes there can be lingering problems, such


as:

 weakness and stiffness


 extreme tiredness (fatigue) and a lack of energy
 loss of appetite and weight loss
 sleep problems 
 depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD)
 problems with mental abilities – for example, not
being able to think clearly and being forgetful
These problems can last several months. Get medical
advice if they're a persistent issue for you or a loved
one.

Some people may require ongoing support and


treatment (rehabilitation) to help them recover.

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