What Conditions Are Treated Through Intensive Care & TeleICU?

When you or a loved one need constant, specialized medical attention, you may be admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). 

At Banner Health, our ICUs provide round-the-clock monitoring and advanced treatment from doctors, nurses and critical care specialists trained to manage complex and life-threatening conditions. 

Why patients need intensive care 

People are admitted to the ICU for many serious health issues that require close observation and immediate medical support. These may include: 

• Heart problems such as heart attack, very high or low blood pressure, or irregular heart rhythms 
• Lung or breathing problems like severe pneumonia, asthma or pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs) 
• Severe brain injuries caused by stroke, bleeding, trauma or coma 
• Severe trauma such as car accidents, burns or gunshot wounds 
• Major surgery when patients need extra monitoring or are at higher risk of complications 
• Serious imbalances of salts, chemicals or minerals in the bloodstream 

What to expect in the ICU 

The ICU is designed to give patients the highest level of medical care available in a hospital. Each room includes advanced technology that helps our team track and respond to even the smallest changes in your condition. 

You may see equipment such as: 

• Heart rate, blood pressure and breathing monitors 
• Intravenous (IV) lines for fluids and medications 
• Feeding tubes or catheters 
• Breathing machines (ventilators) to support your lungs 

Throughout your stay, your care team will keep you and your loved ones informed about your condition and treatment plan. 

TeleICU: an extra layer of expert care 

Many Banner Health hospitals also use TeleICU technology - an advanced, 24/7 remote monitoring system that connects bedside teams with off-site intensive care specialists. 

How TeleICU works

 Through secure telemedicine cameras and continuous data feeds, patient information such as vital signs, lab results and imaging is transmitted to a centralized monitoring center staffed by intensive care physicians and critical care nurses. 

If any early warning signs appear, these off-site specialists can immediately communicate with your hospital team to evaluate the situation and recommend next steps. 

This collaboration allows Banner Health to: 

• Detect and address potential issues sooner 
• Provide around-the-clock expert oversight 
• Support bedside teams with additional expertise 
• Improve safety and outcomes for critically ill patients 

The hospital doctor overseeing your care remains your main provider but now has an additional partner in the TeleICU team - providing a second set of experienced eyes to help ensure you receive the safest, most effective care possible. 

Why choose Banner Health for intensive care 

Across Banner Health, our intensive care teams combine advanced technology with compassionate, personalized care. Whether you’re recovering from surgery or managing a critical illness, we work together to support your recovery and peace of mind. 

Find an ICU near you 

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