Surgical Intensive Care Unit
SICU is a nine-bed specialized Surgical ICU catering to all surgical patients requiring high-level care post-operatively, excluding Cardio-Thoracic patients. The unit is a high-paced, high turnover unit with a varying level of acuity.
Care is rendered in a teamwork approach with Intensivists and Surgeons contributing to the successful management of the post-operative ICU patients. SICU is the Code Blue unit for the surgical tower sector of KAMC and supplies medical and Nursing experts to this team.
Patient Population: Adult mixed gender.
Hours of Operation: 24 hours / 7 days a week
No of Beds: 9 Beds
Occupancy Rate: 100%
Staff Categories
- Registered Nurse.
- Patient Care Technician.
Primary Diagnosis
Primary Procedures
Airway management including ventilator support.
Percutaneous Tracheostomy.
Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).
Radiological Diagnostic Testing.
Vasopressor and Inotropic administration.
Enteral and Parenteral Feeding.
Invasive Monitoring.
Model of Nursing Care
Total Patient Care Utilizing a Partnership Model.