NKBMH also have the facility of High Dependency Units (HDUs), also called step-down, progressive and intermediate care units. HDUs are wards for people who need more intensive observation, treatment and nursing care than is possible in a general ward but slightly less than that given in intensive care. The ratio of nurses to patients may be slightly lower than in intensive care but higher than in most general wards. Some hospitals have a combined ICU and HDU or a certain number of beds in ICU given to HDU patients. In these cases, although a person is not moved to another ward, the level of care is slightly reduced as s/he is no longer in such a critical state. People spend varying lengths of time in HDU, depending on the nature of their illness and the demands on the unit. Some hospitals in the UK have no HDUs, and in these cases people are usually transferred directly from intensive care to a general ward.
Services Avaliable at NKBM Hospital
Below are the best services to people of Kpk
- Condition We Treat
- Continuous monitoring of vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels
- Ventilation support
- Pain management
- Fluid and electrolyte management
- Nutrition support
- Infection control
- Rehabilitation
- Staff & Environment
- The team is experienced and highly skilled in the care of critically ill patients.
- The unit is equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
- The environment is safe and supportive.
- The staff is compassionate and dedicated to providing quality care.
Our HDU Specialist
