The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Teaching Hospital of Jaffna is a renowned facility dedicated to the treatment of critically ill patients. It is equipped with cutting-edge life support systems and advanced vital sign monitoring technologies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to every patient.
The ICU is overseen by a team of expert consisting of Consultant Intensivists, Consultant Anesthetists and a Consultant Pediatric Intensivist. These specialists are supported by experienced resident medical officers who are available around the clock. Each patient receives constant attention and monitoring from highly skilled nursing staff, all of whom have undergone good training in managing critical conditions and operating sophisticated ICU equipment.
All procedures within the ICU adhere to defined protocols, which are developed in accordance with international standards for intensive care. In addition to the medical and surgical ICU, the hospital also features specialized units, including a Neonatal ICU, Neurosurgical ICU, Coronary care unit and Cardiothoracic ICU, each providing specialized intensive care serv ices.