Critical Care

Critical care is dedicated to the management of patients with severe medical conditions which require immediate and intensive interventions to stabilize their health. These patients often face multi-organ failure, life-threatening injuries, or severe infections, and their condition demands the expertise and resources of critical care professionals. Key Features of Critical Care are : *24/7 Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, etc. *Advanced Interventions: Use of machines like ventilators, dialysis machines, and intravenous pumps to deliver medications. *Intensive Treatments: Immediate response to medical emergencies like trauma, cardiac arrest, or respiratory failure. Common Conditions Treated in Critical Care: *Respiratory failure (e.g., from pneumonia, COPD, or ARDS) *Sepsis (widespread infection leading to organ failure) *Cardiac emergencies (e.g., heart attack, cardiac arrest, heart failure) *Trauma (severe injury from accidents or falls) *Stroke (brain injuries or strokes leading to critical conditions) *Acute kidney failure (sudden kidney dysfunction) *Post-surgical recovery (following major surgeries or organ transplants) Critical Care Team: A multidisciplinary team works together to manage critical care patients. This may include: Intensivists (Critical Care Physicians): Doctors who specialize in managing critically ill patients. Nurses: Highly trained in monitoring patients, administering treatments, and providing daily care. Respiratory Therapists: Specialists in managing breathing problems and mechanical ventilation. Dietitian: Offer nutritional support, especially for patients who can't eat normally. Critical Care Treatments: Mechanical Ventilation: For patients who cannot breathe on their own. (SERVO C VENTILATORS) Intravenous Medications: For controlling infections, stabilizing blood pressure, or managing pain. Invasive Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of internal body functions like blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels using specialized devices. (NIHON KOHEDON MONITORS) Sedation and Pain Management: For comfort and to manage pain in severely ill patients. Dialysis: To manage kidney failure. (FRESINUS DIALYSIS MACHINE) POCUS : Point of Care Ultrasound for procedure and patient monitoring.