[txnursingqt]

I know what ICU and NICU are. But what exactly is PCU, CCU, SICU, etc. And what type of patients are there? Just wanted some clarification.

Thanks in advance!

[WDWpixieRN]

There's a forum for Critical Care nursing here. You'll probably find a lot of the answers to your question there -- and more!!! Have fun!!

[Crux1024]

Originally Posted by txnursingqt

I know what ICU and NICU are. But what exactly is PCU, CCU, SICU, etc. And what type of patients are there? Just wanted some clarification.

Thanks in advance!

Not sure about PCU ( could be PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Unit).
CCU - Critical Care Unit
SICU - Surgical ICU
MICU - Medical ICU
TNU - Trauma Neurosurigcal unit
IICU - Intermedicate ICU

those are sjust some...some hospitals call depts's diffent things.
Maybe someone knows some more...

[BBFRN]

CCU can also= Cardiac Care unit or Coronary Care Unit
PCU= Progressive Care Unit (same as TCU or Stepdown)

[Tweety]

Where I work we don't do neonatal intensive care but NICU is Neuro Intensive Care. We also have CVICU for Cardio-Vascular ICU