Round-the-Clock Treatment for Serious Injuries and Illnesses
When you or someone you love requires critical care in Jasper, Indiana,
you will be in good hands at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center.
Our Critical Care Services unit is located on Level 2 of the LCM Tower.
This unit consists of 26 private rooms where patients can receive attentive
care in a peaceful environment.
Our highly skilled nursing staff is trained in critical care procedures
and provides 24/7 monitoring for every patient in this unit. Respiratory
and physical therapists, along with other allied health professionals
and physicians, are always ready to respond to any changes in a patient’s
condition.
For more information about Critical Care Services, please call
812.996.0326.
What is Critical Care?
Critical care is for patients who require constant monitoring in case their
condition changes. These patients often have serious or life-threatening
conditions. Our critical care staff includes some of the most highly skilled
and trained medical professionals in the area. Every member of our staff
is committed to providing patients with attentive care and support for
their loved ones during this difficult time.
Many patients do recover when placed in critical care, and we spare no
effort to make sure that all of their needs are taken care of as they
receive treatment in this unit.
Heart Care & State-of-the-Art Defibrillation Technology
An abnormal heartbeat, also known as an arrhythmia, makes it difficult
for blood to pump throughout the body. It can also increase the risk of
blood clots and other cardiovascular conditions. Arrhythmias can be treated
in an elective procedure known as cardioversion.
One method of performing cardioversion is to send electrical shocks to
the heart. The goal of this treatment is to reset the heartbeat so that
it returns to a normal rhythm.
How electrical cardioversion works:
Patients are provided with a sedative so that they don’t feel pain
during the procedure.
A brief electrical shock is applied to the heart using a defibrillator.
The shock should briefly stop the heartbeat.
The doctor will monitor the heart to see if it has returned to a normal rhythm.
The number of shocks required varies; however, some patients will only need one.
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