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Looking for basic facts about the functions and operations of an ICU or have questions about Intensive Care Units (ICU)? Here you can find information for families of Intensive Care (ICU) patients. These pages are designed to be printer friendly.
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Posters has been developed which can be placed in the Waiting room and staff tearoom. ICCMU regrets that we are able to send prints to NSW ICUs only. However if you want a copy of these posters click on the link to the left for a pdf document |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 January 2012 12:03 |
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What is an Intensive Care Unit?
Each year in New South Wales, thousands of patients are admitted into Intensive Care Units (ICUs). These units are designed to deliver the highest of medical and nursing care to the sickest of patients. Some smaller rural and urban hospitals do not have intensive care units while larger metropolitan hospitals may have a number of specialised intensive care units.
History
During the 1960’s and early 1970’s doctors recognised the life-saving potential of placing patients into specialised areas called Intensive Care Units. The purpose of the units was to provide more intensive management for patients following major injury, illness or after major surgery.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 20 October 2011 12:47 |
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The Intensive Care team consists of many different, highly trained staff, working together, caring for seriously ill patients to ensure the best possible outcome for the patient. It is likely that you will meet many of these health professionals during the ICU stay. Please refer to the full DISCLAIMER.
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Last Updated on Friday, 06 May 2011 11:52 |
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Last Updated on Friday, 06 May 2011 11:56 |
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