The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) is/are located on the first floor of the Manchester Royal Infirmary. Access to the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) is via the Manchester Royal Infirmary Entrance 1. Enter via Manchester Royal Infirmary Entrance 1 and bear right down the main hospital corridor to 'Lifts A'.
What kind of patients are in cardiac ICU?
Cardiovascular intensive care unit (CICU) is a hospital ward that specializes in the care of patients with severe CVD such as acute coronary syndrome, acute heart failure, and fatal arrhythmia.
Is cardiac care unit considered ICU?
In the USA, coronary care units are usually subsets of intensive care units (ICU) dedicated to the care of critically ill cardiac patients. These units are usually present in hospitals that routinely engage in cardiothoracic surgery.
What are the three types of ICUs?
Surgical intensive care units (SICUs) which provide care for other surgical patients. Medical intensive care units (MICUs) which provide care for patients with medical conditions who do not require surgery. Long term intensive care units (LTAC ICUs) which provide care for prolonged critical care needs patients.
What type of patients go to Cvicu?
*The CVICU Patient population includes: Post-operative cardiothoracic surgical patients. MI ( Myocardial Infarction) Heart Failure.