Some people have heard of the ICU but don’t fully understand what goes on in an intensive care unit. Read on to learn more about these specialty hospital wards that help treat severe cases and provide ...

With the recent rise in flu cases and the increase in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases nationally putting a strain on the health care system, the burden on health care professionals across ...

Paralytic drugs, or neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs), are powerful muscle relaxants used to prevent muscle movement during surgical procedures. They're also used during critical care, such as ...

The Division of Critical Care Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics is among the largest in the United States. The division is made up of three units, located in Texas Children's Hospital. Baylor ...

At UAB and Children's of Alabama, the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care team is a highly specialized team dedicated to providing comprehensive care for children with complex cardiac conditions. Our ...

Trauma surgeons (also called critical care and acute care surgeons) specialize in performing emergency surgeries on people who’ve had a critical injury or illness. Trauma surgery requires extensive ...

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (March 15, 2022) -- Brooke Army Medical Center reopened its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit March 1 after a two-year hiatus. The PICU mission was ...