Intensive care unit

An Intensive Care Unit, or ICU, is a specialized hospital department designed to care for patients with life-threatening conditions who require constant monitoring and advanced medical support. The ICU uses sophisticated equipment like ventilators, heart monitors, and dialysis machines alongside highly trained medical staff to manage critical illnesses such as severe infections, organ failure, or major trauma. Patients in the ICU receive individualized treatment around the clock because their conditions are unstable and can change rapidly, making this level of intensive care essential for their survival and recovery.