Critical Care Protocols

noun a specialized medical care unit for patients who require close monitoring and intensive treatment

adjective describing the level of care provided in the unit, which is intensive

• The patient was transferred to the intensive care unit for closer monitoring.
• They moved him to the ICU for more careful watching.
• They put her in the intensive care ward to keep an eye on her.
• His car was in such bad shape, it needed intensive care at the mechanic's.

verb to place a patient face down in a prone position as a medical treatment

• The medical team decided to initiate proning for the patient to improve oxygenation.
• The doctors recommended proning as a way to help with breathing.
• I heard that proning can really help with getting more air into your lungs.
• In times of distress, sometimes we need to mentally proning ourselves to find clarity and peace.