intensive care

noun

1. the use of specialized equipment and personnel for continuous monitoring and care of the critically ill.

intensive care

noun

1. extensive and continuous care and treatment provided for an acutely ill patient, usually in a specially designated section ( intensive care unit ) of a hospital

Word History and Origins

Origin of intensive care¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Hospitalizations and intensive care patient numbers, however, continued to decline.

From Voice of San Diego

EMTs told Castelo that she was stabilized and would soon be taken to the intensive care unit, but a doctor came in 15 minutes later and “told me she had died,” Castelo said.

From Washington Post

In the trial, severe disease was defined as testing positive for the virus as well as having signs consistent with severe systemic illness, respiratory failure, shock, or organ failure, or being admitted to an intensive care unit, or dying.

From Ars Technica

As of Thursday afternoon, physician in chief Thomas Scalea said the deputy remained in the intensive care unit on life support following surgery.

From Washington Post

Protecting people 65 and older, officials say, saves the lives of those who face the gravest consequences and reduces the stress on intensive care units.

From Washington Post

His son, Lennon James Picco—Chris is a massive Beatles fan—was put in intensive care but was never likely to survive.

From The Daily Beast

She was even moved from intensive care to her own private room.

From The Daily Beast

Two intensive-care nurses were due to be on holiday and canceled it.

From The Daily Beast

“This morning we have had seven power cuts,” said Dr. Ahma al Moudi in the neonatal intensive care unit.

From The Daily Beast

She was saved with chest compressions and weeks of intensive care.

From The Daily Beast

It would seem that two years of intensive care should not be too burdensome a stint for a reward which lasts a lifetime.

From Project Gutenberg

These qualities make Howell a most estimable variety for the home orchard where intensive care cannot be given.

From Project Gutenberg

He rushed her to the hospital, where she stayed in intensive care for 21 days.

From Project Gutenberg