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The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus is one of the most advanced and comprehensively equipped critical care units in Cyprus. It has been purpose-built and operates in accordance with the highest international standards of intensive care medicine, patient safety, and operational readiness.

The ICU operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing highly specialised care for critically ill and haemodynamically unstable patients who require continuous monitoring, advanced organ support, and multidisciplinary management.

The Intensive Care Unit provides specialist care for:

  • Patients with major trauma and multiple injuries
  • Patients with sepsis
  • High-risk cardiac surgical and complex postoperative patients
  • Patients with respiratory failure
  • Patients with neurological disorders and stroke
  • Patients with severe cardiovascular conditions
  • All forms of critical illness requiring intensive care

The ICU is supported by advanced technology, highly specialised medical and nursing teams, and seamless integration with:

  • The Accident & Emergency Department
  • The Operating Theatres and Hybrid Operating Theatres
  • The Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery Departments
  • The Stroke Unit
  • The Diagnostic Imaging Department
  • All specialist clinical services across the hospital

The Unit has the capacity to support up to 22 mechanically ventilated patients, utilising both the ICU and the High Dependency Unit (HDU), where intensive-level care can also be provided when clinically required.

Continued investment in specialist personnel, advanced technology, and modern infrastructure reflects the ongoing commitment of Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus to delivering exceptional critical care services, even in the most demanding and complex clinical situations.

Positive and Negative Pressure Isolation Rooms

The Intensive Care Unit includes dedicated positive- and negative-pressure isolation rooms, designed in accordance with international standards for infection prevention, control, and biosafety.

Negative-pressure isolation rooms are used for patients with highly infectious diseases, helping to contain airborne pathogens and protect both patients and healthcare professionals.

Positive-pressure isolation rooms provide a protected environment for particularly vulnerable or immunocompromised patients by maintaining carefully controlled air quality and minimising the risk of infection.

These specialist facilities significantly enhance:

  • The ICU’s operational readiness
  • The management of complex infectious diseases
  • Patient protection and safety
  • The implementation of advanced critical care and infection prevention protocols

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus is equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology and advanced critical care infrastructure, designed to provide the highest standards of monitoring and life support for patients with severe or life-threatening conditions.

The Unit’s advanced technological capabilities enable the delivery of highly specialised intensive care services while supporting the Hybrid Trauma and Resuscitation Centre, the Accident & Emergency Department, the Stroke Unit, the Operating Theatres, and all specialist clinical services across the hospital.

Advanced Patient Monitoring Systems

Every ICU bed is equipped with comprehensive continuous monitoring systems, enabling the early detection of any change in a patient’s clinical condition and immediate intervention when required.

Monitoring capabilities include:

  • Continuous electrocardiographic (ECG) monitoring
  • Real-time invasive arterial blood pressure monitoring
  • Continuous oxygen saturation monitoring
  • Advanced respiratory monitoring
  • Central venous pressure monitoring
  • Continuous core body temperature monitoring
  • High-availability central monitoring stations
  • Advanced Mechanical Ventilation Systems

The ICU is equipped with modern intensive care ventilators capable of providing:

  • Invasive mechanical ventilation
  • Non-invasive ventilation (NIV)
  • High-Flow Oxygen Therapy (HFOT)
  • Lung-protective ventilation strategies
  • Specialised ventilator weaning protocols
  • Advanced Haemodynamic Monitoring

The Unit is equipped with advanced haemodynamic monitoring systems for the continuous assessment of cardiac performance and circulatory status in critically ill patients.

These technologies enable:

  • Cardiac output assessment
  • Tissue perfusion monitoring
  • Evaluation of circulatory function
  • Optimisation of fluid therapy and vasoactive medication
  • Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

ICU physicians use Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) at the patient’s bedside, allowing immediate diagnostic assessment without the need to transfer critically ill patients.

POCUS is used for:

Assessment of cardiac function
Evaluation of pulmonary conditions
Investigation of shock
Guidance of invasive procedures
Assessment of traumatic injuries
Bedside Echocardiography

The ICU provides bedside echocardiography, enabling the immediate assessment of:

  • Cardiac function
  • Valvular heart disease
  • Heart failure
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Cardiac complications in critically ill patients
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)

The ICU offers Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for patients with:

  • Acute kidney injury
  • Septic shock
  • Multiple organ failure
  • Severe metabolic disturbances

This advanced therapy enables the continuous and gentle removal of toxins and excess fluid in patients who are unable to tolerate conventional haemodialysis.

Emergency Haemodialysis

In collaboration with the Nephrology Department, the ICU provides 24-hour emergency haemodialysis for the management of critical renal and metabolic emergencies.

ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)

The availability of ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) represents one of the most advanced forms of extracorporeal life support.

ECMO is used in carefully selected patients with:

  • Severe respiratory failure
  • Cardiorespiratory failure
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Complex critical illnesses requiring advanced life support

Treatment is delivered by specialist multidisciplinary teams in accordance with internationally recognised clinical protocols.

REBOA (Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta)

The ICU works closely with the Hybrid Trauma and Resuscitation Centre to support advanced haemorrhage control techniques such as REBOA, which is used in selected patients with major trauma and life-threatening bleeding.

This advanced endovascular technique plays an important role in modern trauma care, enabling the rapid stabilisation of critically injured patients while definitive surgical haemorrhage control is being prepared.

Comprehensive Critical Care Infrastructure

The combination of highly specialised healthcare professionals, advanced medical technology, and multidisciplinary collaboration makes the Intensive Care Unit at Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus a modern centre of excellence for critical care, capable of managing the most complex medical and surgical emergencies with safety, efficiency, and clinical excellence.

The ICU is further supported by:

  • Immediate access to CT and MRI scanners
  • Advanced angiography and haemodynamic imaging systems
  • Hybrid Operating Theatres
  • Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
  • Comprehensive intensive care and emergency medicine infrastructure

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is staffed by highly experienced Intensivists, Anaesthesiologists, and Critical Care Physicians with extensive expertise in the management of critically ill patients, including those with complex multisystem conditions.

The ICU’s multidisciplinary team works in close collaboration with:

  • Cardiologists
  • Cardiothoracic Surgeons
  • Neurologists
  • General Surgeons
  • Vascular Surgeons
  • Nephrologists
  • Infectious Disease Specialists
  • Radiologists
  • All other specialist clinical services across the hospital

This integrated multidisciplinary approach ensures that every patient receives comprehensive, coordinated, and individualised care.

The ICU nursing team is specially trained in critical care nursing, the operation of advanced life-support technologies, and the management of complex critical care patients, delivering continuous expert care around the clock.

Ongoing professional education, adherence to internationally recognised intensive care protocols, and the adoption of advanced medical technologies reflect the commitment of Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus to delivering exceptional critical care services, with patient safety, clinical quality, and the best possible outcomes at the heart of everything it does.

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Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Services

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus is a modern, fully equipped, and highly specialised critical care unit, purpose-built to provide advanced treatment for patients with severe or life-threatening conditions.

Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the ICU supports all of the hospital's medical and surgical specialties, delivering continuous patient monitoring, specialist therapeutic interventions, and comprehensive multidisciplinary care.

The Unit is staffed by experienced Intensivists, Anaesthesiologists, Critical Care Nurses, and other specialist healthcare professionals who work closely with every medical specialty across the hospital to ensure the highest standard of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient.

Management of Critically Ill Patients

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus provides specialist care and continuous monitoring for patients with:

  • Multiple organ failure
  • Septic shock and severe infections
  • Acute respiratory failure
  • Severe cardiovascular conditions
  • Acute neurological emergencies
  • Major trauma and multiple injuries
  • Postoperative complications
  • High-risk patients requiring intensive monitoring and advanced critical care interventions
Trauma Centre Support

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a key component of the Hybrid Trauma and Resuscitation Centre at Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus.

The ICU provides specialist care for patients with:

  • Major trauma and multiple injuries
  • Severe traumatic brain injuries
  • Thoracic trauma
  • Abdominal trauma
  • Pelvic and acetabular fractures
  • Complex, high-severity traumatic injuries

Care is delivered through a coordinated multidisciplinary approach, with close collaboration between the Accident & Emergency Department, the hospital's Surgical Specialties, and the Diagnostic Imaging Department, ensuring seamless, timely, and comprehensive management of critically injured patients.

Advanced Respiratory Support

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides comprehensive respiratory support services, including:

  • Invasive mechanical ventilation
  • Non-invasive ventilation (NIV)
  • High-Flow Oxygen Therapy (HFOT)
  • Advanced ventilator weaning strategies
  • Continuous monitoring of respiratory function
Cardiovascular Critical Care Support

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus provides specialist care for patients with:

  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Acute myocardial infarction
  • Severe cardiac arrhythmias
  • Acute heart failure
  • Post-procedural cardiac monitoring

Care is delivered in close collaboration with the Cardiology Department and the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, ensuring comprehensive management of complex cardiovascular emergencies.

Stroke Critical Care Support

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) works in close collaboration with the Stroke Unit and the Neurology Department to provide specialist care for patients with:

  • Ischaemic stroke
  • Haemorrhagic stroke
  • Cerebral oedema
  • High-risk neurosurgical patients
Renal Support and Emergency Haemodialysis

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus provides advanced renal replacement therapies for patients with acute kidney injury and severe metabolic disturbances.

Working in close collaboration with the hospital's Nephrology Department, the ICU offers:

  • Emergency haemodialysis for critically ill patients
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • Continuous haemofiltration and haemodiafiltration
  • Management of severe electrolyte disturbances
  • Treatment of acute kidney injury in patients with sepsis, major trauma, or multiple organ failure
  • Renal support for patients with cardiogenic or septic shock
  • Specialist nephrology input throughout the patient's ICU stay

The ability to provide haemodialysis and continuous renal replacement therapies directly within the Intensive Care Unit enables the immediate treatment of life-threatening renal emergencies without delay, contributing significantly to the stabilisation and recovery of critically ill patients.

Postoperative Intensive Care

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides specialist postoperative critical care for patients following:

  • Cardiac surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Vascular surgery
  • Severe orthopaedic trauma
  • Major general surgical procedures
  • Complex oncological surgery

The unit is dedicated to supporting safe recovery, minimising postoperative complications, and delivering comprehensive multidisciplinary critical care throughout the patient's recovery journey.

Advanced Vital Organ Support Technologies

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) utilises advanced monitoring and therapeutic technologies to support patients' vital organ functions, enabling continuous clinical assessment and immediate intervention whenever required.

The ICU forms an integral part of the hospital's comprehensive strategy for delivering the highest standards of care to patients with complex and life-threatening medical conditions.

Multidisciplinary Approach

The care of patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is founded on a multidisciplinary approach involving close collaboration between a wide range of specialists, including:

  • Intensivists
  • Anaesthesiologists
  • Cardiologists
  • Neurologists
  • Neurosurgeons
  • General Surgeons
  • Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Respiratory Physicians
  • Nephrologists
  • Infectious Disease Specialists
  • Physiotherapists
  • Clinical Dietitians

This collaborative approach ensures comprehensive, personalised care tailored to the individual needs of every patient.

Comprehensive Critical Care

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus is a leading centre for the management of the most complex and critically ill patients. Combining advanced medical technology, highly specialised clinical expertise, and a multidisciplinary approach, the unit delivers safe, effective, and exceptional critical care with the ultimate goal of saving lives and improving patients' quality of life.

Department Doctors

Kampolis Christos

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Cardiology

Intensive Care Medicine