Intensive care in Savannah, Georgia
If you are in critical condition, we monitor you 24/7 and deliver essential treatments.
In the intensive care unit (ICU) at Memorial Health University Medical Center, we offer specialized support for life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Our doctors continually assess the state of your condition so they can step in at a moment's notice.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Intensive care services we offer
No one ever expects to end up in the ICU, so we work tirelessly to ease the stresses associated with unforeseen medical complications, and provide a comfortable environment for you or your loved one.
Specialized ICUs
To ensure we are able to treat individuals of all ages for a variety of medical issues, we have multiple ICUs, including:
- Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)
- Medical ICU
- Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
- Neuro ICU (NICU)
- Pediatric ICU (PICU)
- Trauma ICU (TICU)
In the ICU, we use a range of specialized equipment, including advanced heart monitors, ventilators, feeding tubes and catheters. Additionally, you may receive medications to manage your pain or hemodialysis treatment to filter water and other waste products from your blood.
Support in the ICU
When you are admitted to the ICU, we ask you or a trusted family member to identify one or two representatives to act as support person(s) for receiving medical information and updates on your condition.
Each support person will be issued a personal identification number (PIN) to ensure your privacy and protect sensitive information. If someone calls about your condition, we will ask for the PIN to ensure the caller is approved to receive such information.
In addition to communicating updates to your family and friends, at times, support persons may be asked to make critical decisions and act on your behalf.
Intensive care visitor information
Plan ahead for your visit to the ICU by reviewing our visitation instructions.
Our ICU guidelines
We have many processes in place in the ICU to help you or your loved one, and ask that you adhere to the following guidelines:
- Cards and non-latex balloons are welcomed and encouraged.
- Live plants, cut flowers, fruit baskets and outside food are not permitted.
- Masking is required for all visitors (including in rooms).
- No more than two visitors are allowed at the bedside at a time. This is subject to change based on your loved one's condition.
- Personal items are allowed, but we suggest limiting what you bring into the unit.
- Please wash your hands at our sinks as you enter the unit.
- Quiet time occurs daily from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. This designated period encourages your loved one to rest.
- We conduct bedside reporting from 6:30am to 7:30am, and 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Entrance to the unit may be delayed, as the care team will be in the room with your loved one during this important time.