UNDERSTANDING OF INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

Abstract

The intensive care is treatment regimen for the patients with life-threatening disease. Aim of intensive care is to ensure vital functions. Understanding of intensive care unit, all member of the intensive care (doctor, nurse, health technician) should be aware of responsibility to patient, the patient's family, their friends, their institute and society. In the modern intensive care units; device, equipment and compatibility must be perfect.

Keywords

• Intensive care unit, personnel, device, patient

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