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What's the ICU?

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Terapia Intensiva

ICU

Say: iye-see-yoo

Short for intensive care unit, the ICU is a place in the hospital where people can recover from very serious illnesses, accidents, or operations. In the ICU, a patient can get extra help from machines and extra attention from doctors, nurses, and other caring people.

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