Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Intensive care units are departments that are located separately from other departments in hospitals and where people in critical condition stay under intensive supervision and treatment.

Overview and definition

Intensive care units are departments that are located separately from other departments in hospitals and where people in critical condition stay under intensive supervision and treatment. Inpatients here are usually people who are extremely ill or have difficulty maintaining their vital functions. Intensive care units are equipped with these situations in mind and thus they have the capacity to take care of patients in the best way by responding to all their needs instantly.

Liv Hospital Intensive Care Unit

The Liv Hospital Intensive Care Unit is equipped with modern monitors and monitoring technologies utilizing advanced medical technology. Our unit is designed to provide care, primarily for cardiovascular patients and high-risk post-operative cases, manage complications, and deliver both supportive therapy and maintenance care.

The General Intensive Care Unit at Liv Hospital features a well-equipped structure with single-bed isolation rooms. A faculty member and an intensive care specialist are on duty during the day, and at night, a team of specialist doctors ensures continuous patient monitoring and treatment.

In the Intensive Care Unit, each nurse provides care for a maximum of two patients, which enhances the quality and safety of patient care. Our goal is to achieve positive clinical outcomes in our patients by utilizing current intensive care approaches and all available organ support systems. For this purpose, organ support methods such as hemodiafiltration, hemodialysis, plasmapheresis, liver support systems, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are successfully applied in our intensive care unit, yielding favorable results.

Clinical activities in the Liv Hospital General Intensive Care Unit are evaluated on a monthly basis, and the data obtained is compared with results in both national and international literature. These evaluations show that we meet our goals each month.

Services and Facilities

The Liv Hospital Intensive Care Unit offers comprehensive care for patients with a variety of health issues. The unit is equipped with the following features:

• Advanced Medical Technology: The health status of patients is continuously monitored with advanced medical devices such as modern monitors, ventilators, and infusion pumps.
• Specialized Intensive Care Beds: The unit has eight specialized intensive care beds designed for patient comfort and safety.
• Advanced Diagnostic and Treatment Equipment: Portable X-ray machines, echocardiography, ultrasonography, and blood gas analyzers allow for rapid and accurate diagnostic processes.

Technologies and Methods Used

Liv Hospital provides care to patients with the latest technological methods. Some of the procedures and organ support systems applied in the unit include:

• Hemodiafiltration and Hemodialysis: These methods are effectively used in the treatment of patients with kidney failure.
• Plasmapheresis: This procedure aims to strengthen the immune system by separating blood plasma.
• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO): This system is used to support vital organs in cases of severe respiratory and circulatory failure.
• Supportive Therapy and Maintenance Care: Necessary supportive treatment methods are meticulously applied to stabilize the general health status of patients.

Clinical Monitoring and Continuous Education

The General Intensive Care Unit at Liv Hospital prioritizes continuous education and clinical monitoring. The unit is staffed by a dedicated team that includes a faculty member and an intensive care specialist during the day, and a night shift team of specialist doctors. This approach ensures that patient treatment processes continue seamlessly around the clock.

Quality of Patient Care

Each nurse in our unit provides care for a maximum of two patients, which enhances patient care quality. This practice not only increases patient safety but also enables better clinical outcomes.

Monthly Evaluations and Goals

The clinical activities in the Intensive Care Unit are evaluated on a monthly basis, with data compared to both national and international standards. These evaluations highlight the unit’s success in consistently achieving its objectives.

What Conditions Do General Intensive Care Units Treat?

Patients admitted to intensive care units are in critical condition and require support to maintain vital functions. Common issues managed include:

• Organ Failure: Severe issues in organ systems such as the heart, lungs, or kidneys.
• Severe Injuries: Situations resulting from serious accidents, burns, or traumatic injuries.
• Major Surgical Procedures: Especially following complex or prolonged surgeries.
• Severe Infections: Widespread infections such as sepsis.
• Neurological Issues: Severe brain trauma, strokes, or neurological disorders.
• Organ Transplants: Post-operative care and monitoring following organ transplants such as heart, liver, or kidney transplants.