When a person has a life-threatening illness or injury, the intensive care unit (ICU) can provide the critical care that is necessary. If you or a family member is in this situation, you can count on the ICU at JFK Medical Center to offer the very best in round-the-clock attention and medical expertise.
Patients in an ICU may be experiencing complications from an accident, infection, or surgery, or they may have a serious breathing problem. To treat these issues, the medical team will utilize equipment such as intravenous (IV) tubes, catheters, feeding tubes, and ventilators to sustain the patients and help them heal.
At JFK Medical Center, our intensivists are specially trained to care for critically ill patients. These physicians help coordinate the efforts of respiratory therapists, nurses, and other staff to ensure that patients receive the treatment that they need.
The intensivists continually monitor and assess our ICU patients, so they will notice even the slightest change in a medical condition. This process helps them to immediately address any new medical issues or complications.
Our intensivists are sub-specialty trained in pulmonary and critical care medicine, and their expertise has many benefits for patients. These include:
- shorter hospital stays
- fewer complications
- increased survival rates
- improved patient and staff satisfaction
Research shows that an intensivist program can improve patients' survival rates by 40 percent, so JFK Medical Center is proud to be among the 10 percent of hospitals that offer such a program.
Being critically ill is a challenging time for both patients and their families. However, at JFK Medical Center, you can rest assured that our ICU will provide the compassionate care and attention that is appropriate for your situation. We understand what you are going through, so we also offer constant communication and updates for family members.
Have questions? Please visit us online or call our free Consult-A-Nurse service at 1-800-616-1927.
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