intensive care unit

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In late May, Cody’s daughter Hannah Davis shared that the radio host had been admitted to the intensive care unit with heart and kidney failure.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Waldorf’s job, treating critical patients in the intensive care unit, had taught her to compartmentalize, to stay cool under pressure.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

If the virus severely affects the lungs, oxygen therapy in an intensive care unit may be necessary.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Bolsonaro, 71, was taken two weeks ago from his cell to a private clinic, where he was diagnosed with pneumonia and treated in an intensive care unit.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The intensive care unit is this place where there are so many nurses, you can't hardly turn around without bumping into one, which I do as soon as we get there.

From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick