Critical Care Unit
The Critical Care Unit at Whidbey General Hospital is a seven bed unit that has been set aside for the care of people with symptoms of a heart attack, or for those with medical or surgical conditions requiring close observation. The unit is equipped with state-of-the-art monitors and staffed with specially qualified nurses. We provide a high level of support in assisting with each patient's recovery.
Expert Nursing Care
Nurses who work in the Critical Care Unit have had additional training to prepare them for their unique role. They are able to provide urgent patient care using immediately available drugs and emergency equipment. When a patient has improved, he or she is transferred to the Medical/Surgical Unit where cardiac monitoring may be continued. Close observation of the patient's condition will continue, and families can remain confident that our highest priority is their loved one's needs and comfort. Our goal is to provide the best possible care for our patients.
Monitoring of the Heart
Each Critical Care room is equipped with cardiac monitors, which assist the nurse in observing heart function and guard against emergencies. They also register the patient's heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen level, and other information, as indicated.
Doctor-Nurse-Patient Team
The doctors and nurses at Whidbey General encourage you to consider yourself a vital member of the health care team. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have. Ask the nurse on duty or call the hospital at (360) 678.7656 or 321.7656 ext. 1010 anytime day or night.
Visitors
Patient visitation is based on the patient's condition, and is at the discretion of the CCU nurse. Visitation is generally limited to the immediate family. Children are allowed to visit when supervised by an adult. Clergy are allowed to visit at any time with consent of the nurse. A family waiting room with a telephone for your use is also available. Unfortunately, flowers are not permitted in the CCU due to risk of infection, but are allowed after patients are transferred to the ward.