About Critical Care
Critical care units are special hospital areas with rooms designed for patients who have serious or critical illnesses requiring a more intensive level of care. Critical care patients typically have round-the-clock monitoring of their condition. They also receive medical care from a highly trained team of physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals experienced in caring for critically ill patients.
Bayhealth has a Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Critical Care Unit at our two hospitals. Additionally, we have a Neurosurgical ICU and Cardiovascular Surgery (CVSICU) designed for those recovering from stroke, neurosurgery or heart surgery, or needing specialized care and continuous monitoring for their conditions.
What to Expect
The critical care environment often includes advanced technology and equipment. While it may be unsettling to see lots of wires and monitors attached to your loved one, know that each piece of equipment has an important purpose. It is normal to hear medical devices beeping and these aren’t necessarily a cause for concern – these sounds let the nurses know something should be checked.
In Bayhealth’s critical care units, bedside rounds occur daily for each patient. This is the time when care team members share information and collaborate to provide the best possible patient care. When doctors and nurses come to the patient’s room, don’t hesitate to ask them questions to help you better understand your loved one’s care.
We’re committed to providing individualized care with respect and compassion. We also want to work with care partners and visitors to best support loved ones in the recovery and healing process.
To learn more, download our Critical Care Visitor’s Guide.