What's the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)?

Article Translations: (Spanish)

Intensive Care Unit/ICU

Say: in-TEN-siv kair YOO-nit, iye-see-yoo

The intensive care unit, or ICU, is a special place in the hospital where people can recover from very serious illnesses, accidents, or operations. In the ICU, a patient can get extra help from machines and extra attention from doctors, nurses, and other caring people.

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.