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Why choose UCSF Health for critical care?
We have experience managing a range of serious health conditions, including acute respiratory failure, sepsis and kidney failure. We also care for people who have undergone major procedures, including organ transplant and surgery for heart, vascular or neurological conditions.
Our ICUs meet the highest quality and safety standards. We emphasize teamwork and safety so we can deliver the best possible outcomes using the latest technology and tools available. You'll find a compassionate team dedicated to guiding patients and families through this challenging time.
Why choose UCSF Health for critical care?
We have experience managing a range of serious health conditions, including acute respiratory failure, sepsis and kidney failure. We also care for people who have undergone major procedures, including organ transplant and surgery for heart, vascular or neurological conditions.
Our ICUs meet the highest quality and safety standards. We emphasize teamwork and safety so we can deliver the best possible outcomes using the latest technology and tools available. You'll find a compassionate team dedicated to guiding patients and families through this challenging time.
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Expert providers
Patients receive continuous monitoring and care from intensivists and critical care nurses with extensive training in life-support techniques.Specialized ICUs
Specialized ICUs enable us to care for people with neurological illnesses, heart disease, cancer, and pregnancy or postpartum complications.Coordinated care
Experts in critical care medicine work alongside surgeons, cardiologists, neurologists and other specialists to provide world-class care.Advanced technology
We use the latest tools to support the heart and lungs, including ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) and mechanical ventilation.
Our ICU services
Our critical care team provides a range of specialized services to support your recovery, including:
Hemodynamic support for blood circulation, including ECMO
Continuous monitoring of breathing, heart rate and blood pressure
Nutritional support
Pain management
Pharmacy services
Physical therapy
Respiratory therapy
Ventilator management for breathing assistance
Family-focused services in our critical care units
We are committed to meeting the emotional, psychological and spiritual needs of patients and families. Social workers and case managers in our critical care unit assist with:
Advance directives
Counseling and mental health support
Discharge planning
Insurance navigation
Pastoral care
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Related conditions & treatments
Conditions
- Sepsis
Treatments