intensive care

Continuous and closely monitored health care that is provided to critically ill patients.

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intensive care

(Medicine) extensive and continuous care and treatment provided for an acutely ill patient, usually in a specially designated section (intensive care unit) of a hospital

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inten′sive care′

the use of specialized equipment and personnel for continuous monitoring and care of the critically ill, usu. in a special center in a hospital (inten′sive care′ u′nit).

[1960–65]

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Noun

intensive care - close monitoring and constant medical care of patients with life-threatening conditions

medical aid, medical care - professional treatment for illness or injury

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intensive care

n → rianimazione f
to be in intensive care → essere in rianimazione
intensive care unit → reparto or centro di rianimazione

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