Why High Dependency Unit?

High-dependency units (HDUs) provide high-level care to patients who suffer from single organ failure, with the exception of respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation; HDUs serve as an intermediary between general wards and Intensive Care Units.

Why do you go to high dependency unit?

Our high dependency unit is a critical care ward, which means we look after patients who are severely unwell with respiratory problems. You'll come to the high dependency unit if you're too sick to be looked after on the general wards, but not ill enough to need to be in the intensive care unit.

Is HDU critical care?

Critical care: Intensive care unit (ICU) and high dependency unit (HDU) Intensive care units (ICU) and high dependency units (HDU) are specialist wards providing intensive care (treatment and monitoring) for people who are in a critically ill or unstable condition.

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