CCU
Intensive monitoring ward
CCU is an abbreviation with several meanings depending on context.
In hospitals, it typically stands for coronary care unit or critical care unit—specialized wards for patients with serious heart conditions or other life-threatening illnesses.
In banking and finance, CCU may refer to a credit union.
The abbreviation also appears in technical contexts for various control units.
Of heart arteries
- cardiologyStudy of cardiac disorders
- myocardialOf heart muscle
- infarctionTissue necrosis from ischemia
- anginaIschemic chest discomfort
arrhythmia · heart failure · stent · bypass · angioplasty · catheterization · echocardiogram · electrocardiogram
Specialized treatment for severe illness
- ventilatorMechanical breathing apparatus
- life supportSystems maintaining vital functions
- intubationPlacing airway tube
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
central line · arterial line · mechanical ventilation · ECMO · dialysis · sepsis · multi-organ failure · induced coma
Distant automated data collection
- vitalsBasic body measurements
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
- heart rateCardiac contractions per minute
- continuous monitoringUninterrupted observation over time
alarm · waveform · nurse station · rounds · charting · observation · progress notes · care plan
Hospital cardiac arrest signal
- resuscitationRestoring vital functions
- defibrillationElectric cardiac rhythm reset
- CPREmergency revival technique
- crashSudden violent impact
rapid response · stabilize · acute · life-threatening · critical condition · triage · urgent · trauma
Individual part or measure
- wardProtected person; division
- bedFurniture for slumber
- isolationComplete separation from others
- visiting hoursDesignated times for guests
attending physician · shift change · handoff · discharge · transfer · step-down · recovery · hospital
coronary
Of heart arteries
- cardiologyStudy of cardiac disorders
- myocardialOf heart muscle
- infarctionTissue necrosis from ischemia
angina · arrhythmia · heart failure · stent · bypass · angioplasty · catheterization · echocardiogram · electrocardiogram · defibrillator
intensive care
Specialized treatment for severe illness
- ventilatorMechanical breathing apparatus
- life supportSystems maintaining vital functions
- intubationPlacing airway tube
sedation · central line · arterial line · mechanical ventilation · ECMO · dialysis · sepsis · multi-organ failure · induced coma · weaning
telemetry
Distant automated data collection
- vitalsBasic body measurements
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
- heart rateCardiac contractions per minute
continuous monitoring · alarm · waveform · nurse station · rounds · charting · observation · progress notes · care plan · real-time
code blue
Hospital cardiac arrest signal
- resuscitationRestoring vital functions
- defibrillationElectric cardiac rhythm reset
- CPREmergency revival technique
crash · rapid response · stabilize · acute · life-threatening · critical condition · triage · urgent · trauma · first responders
unit
Individual part or measure
visiting hours · attending physician · shift change · handoff · discharge · transfer · step-down · recovery · hospital · restricted access
Healthcare without admission
CCUhome care
Assistance provided at residence
outpatient clinic · doctor's office · primary care · preventive care · home health