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NICU/ICU/OT
- NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit): A specialized unit for the care of ill or premature newborn infants. It provides advanced medical care and monitoring for babies with critical health conditions, such as respiratory distress, infections, or congenital abnormalities.
- ICU (Intensive Care Unit): A specialized department providing intensive treatment and monitoring for critically ill patients. ICUs are equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by specially trained healthcare professionals to manage life-threatening conditions.
- OT (Operating Theatre): A facility within a hospital where surgical operations are carried out. Operating theatres are equipped with advanced surgical equipment, anesthesia machines, and sterile environments to ensure the safety and success of surgical procedures.
NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Overview
Specialized unit for the care of premature or critically ill newborns.
- Diagnosis: Prenatal history, physical exams, blood tests, imaging.
- Symptoms: Breathing difficulties, low birth weight, jaundice, underdeveloped organs.
- Prevention: Prenatal care, avoiding harmful substances during pregnancy.
- Treatment: Respiratory support, IV fluids, incubators, phototherapy for jaundice.
ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Overview
Unit providing intensive care for critically ill patients.
- Diagnosis: Continuous monitoring, lab tests, imaging.
- Symptoms: Severe injury, organ failure, post-surgical complications.
- Prevention: Managing chronic conditions, preventive care.
- Treatment: Life support, ventilators, medication management, dialysis.
OT (Operation Theatre) Overview
Facility for performing surgeries in a sterile environment.
- Diagnosis: Based on the condition requiring surgery.
- Symptoms: Vary by surgical need.
- Prevention: Preoperative care and patient preparation.
- Treatment: Surgical procedures to treat conditions.