The Critical Care/Intensive Care Units provide critical care nursing for patients who are experiencing life-threatening or at risk of developing life-threatening conditions. All beds are individually monitored. ICU patients frequently have breathing supported with a breathing machine (ventilator) and may have specialized equipment in place to monitor and evaluate vital body functions. Dallas Regional Medical Center has two critical care units including:
Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) the newly renovated eight-bed unit provides acute care for critically ill adult and geriatric patients. The multidisciplinary staff is highly collaborative and supportive, working together to achieve the best patient outcome possible.
Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) provides a full range of intensive care services, using advanced monitoring techniques and equipment to support post-surgical recovery. In the 14-bed unit, patients benefit from the coordination of multi-specialty teams highly trained in caring for critical patients.