Intensive care medicine, often referred to as critical care medicine, is a specialized field dedicated to the care of critically ill patients. Critically-ill patients are those who require management in an intensive care unit and who have conditions that cause life-threatening organ failure.
Intensive care medicine also involves providing end-of-life care for patients with terminal illnesses. In these situations, the focus shifts to providing comfort and support to the patient and their family, while making difficult decisions about life-sustaining treatments and brain death diagnoses.
Intensive care physicians, also known as intensivists, are highly trained specialists who oversee the care of critically ill patients. They work closely with other medical professionals to develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patients' progress closely.
Intensive care units (ICUs) are equipped with intensivists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other specialists who work around the clock to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex medical conditions.
Common conditions that may require intensive care include:
Our dedicated teams of experienced multidisciplinary specialists and healthcare professionals work together to provide treatment plans tailored to the needs of our patients on their recovery journey.
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