*ICU provides 24-hour care from a highly-trained team of specialists.
*There are fewer beds, with lots of equipment to monitor and care for critically ill patients.
*Fewer visitors are allowed.
There's no difference between intensive care and critical care units. They both specialize in monitoring and treating patients who need 24-hour care. Hospitals with ICUs may or may not have a separate cardiac care unit
The average stay in a CCU is one to six days. *Afterwards, most patients are transferred to what is called a cardiac “step-down unit,” where they will recieve less intensive care
Recovery from pain and weakness usually occurs within weeks or months, but it can persist for up to two years. * Older patients and those on prolonged mechanical ventilator support are considered most at risk
Emergency and critical care focuses on resuscitating unstable patients and allowing time for recovery or the effect of specific therapies to improve outcomes and prevent death. * We use emergency and critical care in the broad sense of care provided to all critically ill patients.