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What to expect in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU)

The intensive care unit (ICU) provides 24-hour care from a highly-trained team of specialists. Learn more about what to expect from the ICU.

Coma

In a coma, a person is alive but totally unresponsive to the world around them. Someone in a coma will need intensive care in hospital. Find out more here.

Peritonitis

Peritonitis is a life-threatening condition and requires urgent medical attention. Find out more about peritonitis.

Paramedics

Paramedics help with serious accidents and injuries, treating many conditions. Learn about their roles, how they assist, and when you may need them.

Sepsis

Sepsis is a serious condition which can lead to septic shock, organ failure and even death if not diagnosed and treated early. Find out more here.

Organ and tissue donation

Organ and tissue donation can help save lives. It’s important to consider whether you want to become a donor — here's a list of questions to ask.

Tracheostomy

A tracheostomy is a small surgical opening in your neck that allows you to breathe through your throat instead of your nose and mouth.

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome is a rare, life-threatening illness where your kidneys stop working properly, most common in children under 5 years.

Yellow fever

Yellow fever is a disease that spreads through infected mosquitos in areas of Africa, Central or South America. Learn about the yellow fever vaccine.

Endocarditis

Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart. A quick diagnosis is vital. Find out about the risks and symptoms of endocarditis here.

Mitral valve surgery

Mitral valve disease can cause pain, shortness of breath and eventually death. Mitral valve surgery can relieve your pain, improve your breathing and energy levels, and may help you to live longer.

Shock

Shock is when not enough blood circulates around the body to deliver oxygen to your organs. It can be fatal. Learn how to help someone with shock.

Pre-eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia is a condition that can happen in pregnancy, causing high blood pressure. Read about the symptoms and treatment of pre-eclampsia.

Guillain-Barre syndrome

Guillain-Barre syndrome is an autoimmune disease causing weakness, numbness or paralysis. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.

Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18)

Edwards syndrome, also called Trisomy 18, is a genetic disorder that causes severe disability. It is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18.

Private health insurance

Private health insurance can cover ambulance transport, hospital stays and extras, such as optical and dental. Find out here what is available.

Polio (poliomyelitis)

Polio is a highly contagious viral infection that can cause paralysis and death. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and how vaccines prevent polio.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral disease that can cause severe pneumonia. Know what to do in a future outbreak.

What do paediatricians do?

Paediatricians diagnose, treat and provide care for babies, kids and teenagers; including illnesses and physical, mental and behavioural development.

Aortic valve replacement

The aortic valve is in your heart. It helps keep blood flowing in the right direction. Learn how to prepare for an aortic valve replacement operation.

Coronary artery bypass graft

Coronary artery disease can cause pain, shortness of breath and heart attacks. A coronary artery bypass graft can relieve your pain and may help you to live longer.

Legionnaires' disease

Legionnaires' disease is a severe and sometimes life-threatening form of pneumonia. Read more information about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Toxic shock syndrome

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is an infection caused by bacteria. It's very rare but symptoms can develop quickly. Learn more about TSS here.

Meningococcal disease

Meningococcal disease is a serious infection that can develop very quickly – find out about the symptoms and when to get medical attention.

Liver failure

Liver failure may be caused by some medical conditions, infections, poisons and excessive alcohol use. Learn how to reduce your risk.

Preparing for surgery

It's best to be fully prepared for any surgery. Ask your doctor questions so you know exactly why you are having the operation and the risks involved.

Pancreatitis

Acute pancreatitis appears as sudden, severe upper abdominal (tummy) pain, that may spread to your back. Read about pancreatitis symptoms and treatment.

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Search results for: "Intensive Care"

Life stage

What to expect in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU)

Coma

Peritonitis

Paramedics

Sepsis

Organ and tissue donation

Tracheostomy

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)

Yellow fever

Endocarditis

Mitral valve surgery

Shock

Pre-eclampsia

Guillain-Barre syndrome

Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18)

Private health insurance

Polio (poliomyelitis)

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)

What do paediatricians do?

Aortic valve replacement

Coronary artery bypass graft

Legionnaires' disease

Toxic shock syndrome

Meningococcal disease

Liver failure

Preparing for surgery

Pancreatitis

Life stage

What to expect in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU)

Coma

Peritonitis

Paramedics

Sepsis

Organ and tissue donation

Tracheostomy

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)

Yellow fever

Endocarditis

Mitral valve surgery

Shock

Pre-eclampsia

Guillain-Barre syndrome

Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18)

Private health insurance

Polio (poliomyelitis)

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)

What do paediatricians do?

Aortic valve replacement

Coronary artery bypass graft

Legionnaires' disease

Toxic shock syndrome

Meningococcal disease

Liver failure

Preparing for surgery

Pancreatitis

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