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Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Round-the-clock critical care with advanced monitoring, ventilatory support, and a multidisciplinary team.

Critical Care 24/7

The Nazareth Hospital ICU provides specialized, continuous care for patients with life-threatening conditions. Our teams use evidence-based protocols, modern monitoring, and family-centred communication to guide recovery and comfort.

Conditions We Manage

  • Severe pneumonia & respiratory failure
  • Sepsis & septic shock
  • Post-operative critical care
  • Stroke & neurologic emergencies
  • Heart failure & cardiac emergencies
  • Trauma & multi-organ support
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
  • Paediatric high-acuity cases (as appropriate)

Our ICU Services

Invasive & non-invasive ventilation

Advanced cardiac monitoring

Vasoactive infusions & sedation

Point-of-care diagnostics

Sepsis bundles & protocols

Multidisciplinary rounds

Family updates & counselling

Infection prevention & safety checks

Your Care Journey

  1. Admission & Stabilization: Triage, urgent investigations, airway/breathing/circulation support.
  2. Daily Rounds: Review by ICU physician, nurses, and allied teams; goals set for the next 24 hours.
  3. Family Communication: Regular updates; one key contact person is recommended.
  4. Step-Down (HDU) or Transfer: When stable, patients transition to HDU/ward with a handover plan.

Length of stay varies based on condition and response to treatment.

Visiting Policy

To support healing and minimize infection risks, visiting is limited and supervised. Please observe hand hygiene and PPE guidance.

DaysHoursNotes
Mon – SunLimited slots (confirm with nurse)Max 2 visitors at a time; no children in ICU area

What to Bring for Admission

  • ID/Passport & insurance details
  • Current medication list & allergies
  • Contact of next of kin / primary caregiver

Insurance & Referrals

We accept a range of insurers and corporate partners. For Social Health Authority (SHA) packages and pre-authorization requirements, visit the Insurance & Billing page or contact our billing desk.

For Referring Facilities

  • Call the ICU triage line for bed status
  • Send referral notes & recent labs
  • Arrange safe transport & handover

Pre-Authorization

  • Insurance card & ID
  • Clinical notes and indication
  • Consult our billing desk for forms

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. For privacy, we share detailed updates with the nominated next-of-kin. Please keep one family liaison to streamline communication.
ICU provides the highest level of organ support and monitoring. HDU is a step-down unit for patients who need close observation but less intensive support.
For safety and infection control, overnight stays within ICU are not allowed. We provide designated waiting areas and regular update times.

Need Critical Care Support?

Call our 24/7 Emergency Desk or request an urgent transfer.