Your ICU Care Team
The ICU is for people that require 24/7 monitoring and specialized medical treatment from a compassionate team that includes:
- Anesthesiologists
- Case managers
- Critical care trained registered nurses
- Dieticians
- Intensivists
- Nephrology and trauma surgeons
- Neurosurgeons
- Occupational therapists
- Physical therapists
- Physician assistants
- Pulmonary medicine experts
- Respiratory therapists
- Social workers
- Speech therapists
- Vascular access team specialists
Who Needs Critical Care?
When someone becomes critically ill or injured, the patient is transferred to the ICU from the emergency department or a hospital room. Critical care may be required if the patient has:
- Blood infections like sepsis
- Brain trauma
- Heart problems
- Lung problems
- Organ failure
- Serious injuries
Get Optimal Care
The Intensive Care Unit at St. Cloud Hospital is committed to continuous learning and aims to achieve the best patient outcomes. In 2024 , the American Association of Critical Care Nurses recognized this commitment and awarded the ICU a Gold-Level Beacon Award for Excellence.
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
When children need critical care, they receive one-to-one nursing care and expanded monitoring capabilities in our PICU. When their health improves, they move to our progressive pediatric care unit (PPCU).
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Trust that your little one is safe and comfortable with our highly specialized NICU providers who have experience caring for premature and sick newborns.
Visiting Policy & Family-Centered Care
Visiting is encouraged. Please be mindful of your loved one’s need for rest, quiet and privacy. Children under the age of 18 should be accompanied by an adult. If you have a cold or the flu, please do not visit.
You’ll receive updates on your loved one daily. Families are encouraged to participate in our daily multidisciplinary check-in to support their loved ones.
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