Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

The CICU is designed to provide an environment optimized for the care of critically ill cardiac patients, featuring:

CARDIAC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT/ CORONORY CARE UNIT

A Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), also known as a Coronary Care Unit (CCU), is a specialized hospital ward dedicated to the comprehensive care of patients experiencing severe cardiovascular conditions. Staffed by medical professionals trained in cardiac care, the CICU is equipped with advanced technology to monitor and treat complex heart issues.

Conditions Treated in the CICU

Patients admitted to the CICU often present with critical heart-related ailments, including:

Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI): Commonly known as a heart attack, AMI requires immediate and intensive treatment to restore blood flow to the heart muscle.
Severe Heart Failure: Cases where the heart’s ability to pump blood is significantly diminished, necessitating close monitoring and specialized interventions.
Arrhythmias: Serious irregularities in heart rhythm that can be life-threatening and require continuous observation and management.
Cardiogenic Shock: A condition where the heart suddenly can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs, often following a severe heart attack.
Postoperative Care: Recovery monitoring for patients who have undergone major cardiac surgeries, such as coronary artery bypass grafting or valve replacements.

Features and Services of the CICU

The CICU is designed to provide an environment optimized for the care of critically ill cardiac patients, featuring:

Continuous Cardiac Monitoring: Utilizing telemetry systems, patients’ heart rhythms are continuously observed, allowing for immediate detection and response to any abnormalities.
Advanced Life Support Equipment: Availability of devices such as ventilators, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and ventricular assist devices to support patients with severe cardiac dysfunction.
Multidisciplinary Care Team: A collaborative team including cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, intensivists, specialized nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals, all working together to provide comprehensive care.
Specialized Treatments: Administration of therapies like thrombolytic, anti-arrhythmic medications, and advanced interventions such as cardiac catheterization when necessary. Understanding the emotional and psychological impact of severe cardiac conditions, the CICU emphasizes:
Family Involvement: Encouraging family participation in care discussions and decision-making processes to ensure a supportive environment for the patient.
Education: Providing information about the patient’s condition, treatment plans, and lifestyle modifications to aid in recovery and prevent future cardiac events.

The CICU plays a pivotal role in the management of life-threatening cardiac conditions, offering specialized care aimed at stabilizing patients, preventing complications, and facilitating recovery.