NSICU

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NSICU
Stands forNeuroscience intensive care unit
CategoriesMedical

NSICU stands for Neuroscience intensive care unit, a hospital abbreviation.

Specialized critical care for patients with life-threatening brain and spinal conditions, such as stroke, brain hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, status epilepticus and post-neurosurgery care.

Example: Admitted to NSICU after clot retrieval; hourly neuro checks and BP goal under 140.

Usage notes

Also called Neuro ICU, NICU (rarely) or NCCU (neurocritical care unit). Nurses monitor intracranial pressure, external ventricular drains and frequent neurological exams. Neurocritical care became a recognized subspecialty in the United States in the 2000s.

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  • MICU – Medical intensive care unit
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  • NICU – Neonatal intensive care unit
  • NM – Nurse manager
  • NPSG – National Patient Safety Goals
  • Obs – Observation status
  • OP – Outpatient
  • OPD – Outpatient department
  • OR – Operating room
  • PACU – Post-anesthesia care unit
  • PASS – Pull, aim, squeeze, sweep

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