CTICU
Medical abbreviation · Hospital
| Stands for | Cardiothoracic intensive care unit |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
CTICU stands for Cardiothoracic intensive care unit, a hospital abbreviation.
Patients recovering from heart, lung and other chest operations, including transplants and esophageal resections, are cared for in this specialized ICU. It overlaps with CVICU, and hospitals usually have one or the other.
Example: Post-op lobectomy to CTICU for first night, epidural for pain control.
Usage notes
Pediatric heart centers often have a separate pediatric CTICU or cardiac ICU for congenital heart surgery. Staff are trained in emergency chest reopening after cardiac surgery. The unit name reflects the surgical service rather than a different level of care.
Related abbreviations
More hospital abbreviations
- CHC – Community health center
- CLABSI – Central line-associated bloodstream infection
- CM – Case management
- CMO – Chief medical officer
- CN – Charge nurse
- CNO – Chief nursing officer
- CVICU – Cardiovascular intensive care unit
- DNV – DNV Healthcare
- DON – Director of nursing
- ECF – Extended care facility
- ED – Emergency department
- ER – Emergency room
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.