CRITICAL CARE UNIT

A Critical Care Unit (CCU), also known as an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), is a specialized department in a hospital dedicated to the care of patients with severe, life-threatening illnesses and injuries that require close monitoring and support from highly trained healthcare professionals and advanced medical equipment. Here are the key components and functions of a CCU:

Key Components and Functions:

• Cardiac Care: Management of heart attacks, severe arrhythmias, and heart failure.
• Respiratory Support: Management of severe respiratory failure, pneumonia, and ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome).
• Neurological Care: Management of strokes, severe head injuries, and other critical neurological conditions.
• Continuous Monitoring: Vital signs like heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and respiratory rate are continuously monitored.
• Life Support Equipment: Ventilators, dialysis machines, infusion pumps, and other devices to support failing organs.
• Multidisciplinary Rounds: Regular meetings of the care team to discuss patient progress and adjust treatment plans.

Common Conditions Treated:

• Severe infections and sepsis
• Multi-organ failure
• Post-operative complications
• Severe trauma and burns
• Acute respiratory failure
• Heart attacks and severe cardiac conditions
• Stroke and neurological crises