Concept information
Preferred term
intensive-care units
Definition
- Intensive-care units (ICUs) are specialized units within hospitals that are designed to provide care for critically ill or injured patients. ICUs, typically, have specialized medical equipment and staff to provide continuous care to patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Services Research; Intensive-Care Units]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/intensive-care_units
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