La unidad de cuidados intensivos
Example: El paciente fue trasladado a la unidad de cuidados intensivos.
Definition
"La unidad de cuidados intensivos" refers to a specialized hospital department where critically ill patients receive intensive medical care and constant monitoring. It is designed for patients requiring close observation and advanced life support, such as those with severe injuries or life-threatening conditions.
Etymology
The phrase "la unidad de cuidados intensivos" originates from Spanish, combining 'unidad' meaning unit, 'cuidados' meaning care, and 'intensivos' meaning intensive. This term reflects the unit's focus on providing intensive care, a concept developed in the mid-20th century as medicine advanced in critical patient treatment.
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"La unidad de cuidados intensivos" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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the intensive care unit