Surgical Intensive Care

The surgical intensive care unit (SICU) at Weill Cornell Medicine is led by highly experienced and compassionate critical care surgeons. Our clinical outcomes (results after surgery) are among the best in the nation.

The Highest Level of Care to Save and Restore Lives

We help patients who have suffered a severe injury, infection or other life-threatening conditions. Our multidisciplinary team utilizes cutting edge technology to provide the most advanced care available. Key members of our care team include:

●      Critical care surgeons

●      Nurses with specialized training and experience in critical care surgery

●      Respiratory therapists

●      Pharmacists

●      Physical therapists

●      Dieticians

●      Social workers

●      A wide range of other specialists trained to care for critically ill patients

Supportive Care After Intensive Care Surgery

Though our initial focus is on providing the highest level of care and expertise to optimize short term recovery, recovery is not complete until our patients have returned to optimal function. From the first day in the ICU, our team is also working to understand the patient as a unique individual and to begin the steps necessary to optimize comfort and facilitate reentry into society. This includes integrating the family in the process of care and rehabilitation. Our surgeons and other specialists collaborate to promote the best possible recovery, rehabilitation to live fully after surgery.

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