Intermediate Care (IMC) bridges the gap between intensive care and general wards. It is designed for patients requiring close monitoring and specialized support without the need for full ICU care.
Common Causes: Post-surgery recovery, respiratory support, cardiac events
Treatment Focus: Continuous monitoring, non-invasive ventilation, early mobilisation
Suitable for: Patients in stable but critical condition requiring step-down care
IMC units offer advanced medical support and monitoring for patients whose conditions are serious but not life-threatening. It ensures safety and quicker recovery through tailored interventions.
Conditions necessitating IMC include complications after surgery, acute infections, respiratory or cardiovascular instability, or monitoring of high-risk medications.
Patients receive continuous ECG, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure monitoring. The care team includes specialized nurses and physicians providing medication management, oxygen therapy, and physiotherapy.
IMC provides intermediate-level monitoring and care, not as intensive as ICU.
Yes, once their condition stabilises.