In our Intermediate Care Unit, we offer specialized medical care to provide timely follow-up for patients who require close monitoring and advanced treatments. We provide comprehensive clinical supervision and constant monitoring, especially following surgical procedures or medical interventions, to ensure a successful recovery.
Av. Cerro Gordo, Lomas Campestre, 37150 León, Guanajuato, México
+52 477 788 5600
Ext. 2133
24 hours
The Intermediate Care Unit is a specialized medical service that provides care to patients who require more intensive care and monitoring than is available in a conventional inpatient ward, but who do not need to be admitted to an Intensive Care Unit.
Admission criteria for the Intermediate Care Unit vary depending on the patient's condition, but generally include the need for continuous cardiac or respiratory monitoring, administration of intravenous medications, frequent monitoring of vital signs, and the possibility of requiring minor medical or surgical procedures.
The Intermediate Care Unit provides specialized medical care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The medical team consists of specialist physicians, trained nurses, and support staff, who are responsible for monitoring and treating patients according to their specific needs.
The length of stay in the Intermediate Care Unit depends on the patient’s condition and progress. Some patients may require only a few hours of intensive care, while others may need several days or even weeks. The medical team will continuously monitor the patient and determine when it is safe and appropriate for them to be discharged from the unit.
The main difference between the Intermediate Care Unit and the Intensive Care Unit lies in the level of care and monitoring provided. The Intermediate Care Unit treats patients who require more intensive care than is provided in a conventional hospital ward, but who do not require the same constant monitoring and invasive procedures as those in the Intensive Care Unit.
