SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION: Intensive care units (ICUs) are specialist hospital wards. They provide intensive care (treatment and monitoring) for people in a critically ill or unstable condition. ICUs are also sometimes known as critical care units or intensive therapy departments. A person in an ICU needs constant medical attention and support to keep their body functioning. They may be unable to breathe on their own and have multiple organ failure. Medical equipment will take the place of these functions while the person recovers. There are several circumstances where a person may be admitted to an ICU. These include after surgery, or following an accident or severe illness. The Special Hospital for Surgical Diseases”Filip Vtori” was established on 01.03.2000 and from the very beginning of its existence, it represents a new and original concept in medicine based on modern medical technology, prime education of staff, intensive work and uncompromising dedication and humanity for patients. The Intensive Care Unit in SHSD “Filip Vtori” is a 15-bed unit that provides care to patients requiring pre- and post-operative care for cardiac surgical conditions. Care in this unit is provided on a continuous 24-hour basis and is available for critically ill patients requiring intensive care as well as patients requiring intermediate care (IMC). A critical care intensivist rounds daily with other care providers. Nastavi čitati Invasive procedures in intensive care unit