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Intensive Care Units
Medical Definition: | Hospital units providing continuous surveillance and care to acutely ill patients. |
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Burn Units - Specialized hospital facilities which provide intensive care for burn patients. |
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Coronary Care Units - The hospital unit in which patients with acute cardiac disorders receive intensive care. |
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Intensive Care Units, Pediatric - Hospital units providing continuous surveillance and care to acutely ill infants and children. Neonates are excluded since INTENSIVE CARE UNITS, NEONATAL is available. |
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Recovery Room - Hospital unit providing continuous monitoring of the patient following anesthesia. |
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Respiratory Care Units - The hospital unit in which patients with respiratory conditions requiring special attention receive intensive medical care and surveillance. |
Intensive Care Units Medical Definitions and Terms
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