The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) is a specialized area in a hospital dedicated

The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) is a specialized area in a hospital dedicated to the care of critically ill patients with severe medical conditions. Here are some key aspects of the MICU:

 

Purpose and Function

Critical Care: The MICU provides intensive monitoring and treatment for patients with life-threatening medical conditions such as sepsis, respiratory failure, severe infections, and multi-organ failure.

Advanced Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen levels.

Multidisciplinary Team

Intensivists: Doctors specializing in critical care medicine.

Nurses: Trained in critical care, often with a low nurse-to-patient ratio to ensure close monitoring.

Respiratory Therapists: Manage ventilators and other respiratory support devices.

Pharmacists: Specialize in critical care medications.

Physical Therapists: Help with mobility and rehabilitation.

St. Martha's Hospital, Bengaluru