Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Guidelines

When you visit the ICU, it helps to know what to expect. Because space is limited, you may not be able to bring certain things into the ICU. Check first. Each ICU has its own rules and visiting hours. But most follow some basic guidelines.

What Is Intensive Care?

The intensive care unit (ICU) is also sometimes called the critical care unit. Here people get constant care and are closely watched. Some hospitals may have more than one type of ICU. These may include a medical, surgical, cardiac, neurological, or pediatric ICU.

Understanding Hip Replacement

The hip joint is one of the body’s largest weight-bearing joints. A healthy hip joint allows you to walk, squat, and turn without pain. But when a hip joint is damaged, it is likely to hurt when you move.

What Is a Brain Aneurysm?

A brain aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in the wall of the brain artery. If it tears and bleeds, nearby cells can be damaged.