Life can be challenging when a family member is critically ill. The intensive care specialists at Banner Estrella understand and they focus on providing the most advanced and compassionate care during difficult times.

The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Banner Estrella is furnished with state-of-the-art equipment. The staff works together to attend to the special needs of patients and to keep family members informed. A specially trained team of registered nurses (RNs) and respiratory care practitioners (RCPs) collaborate to oversee the care and treatment of each patient.

The respiratory care practitioners follow the patient’s oxygen needs, administer respiratory treatments, manage the respirator, draw blood for lab tests and perform EKGs.

The registered nurse is the primary caregiver. She administers medications, performs physical assessments and coordinates any other care needed.

The health care team works closely with the physician; however, the time of doctor visits is determined by each individual physician.