Expert Care When You Need It Most
Critical care medicine provides immediate and continuous treatment for patients facing life-threatening conditions. This specialized care helps manage serious complications, including respiratory distress and organ failure, ensuring patients receive the highest level of medical attention.
About NGPG Critical Care
NGPG Critical Care provides specialized medical management for critically ill patients and those recovering from major surgeries who require advanced monitoring and treatment.
Our team operates within Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s Intensive Care Unit and the Ronnie Green Heart Center, delivering 24/7 intensivist coverage. This level of continuous, specialized care makes NGMC the only non-teaching hospital in the state to offer such comprehensive round-the-clock critical care.
What We Treat
Our critical care team specializes in managing severe medical conditions, including:
- Respiratory failure
- Sepsis and severe infections
- Heart failure and cardiac complications
- Post-surgical intensive care
- Neurological emergencies (stroke, traumatic brain injury)
- Multi-organ failure
- Acute kidney injury requiring dialysis
Our Approach
At NGPG Critical Care we provide:
- Continuous Monitoring & Treatment: Utilizing advanced technology to track vital signs and detect complications early.
- Multidisciplinary Care: Collaborating with specialists in cardiology, pulmonology, neurology and other fields to provide comprehensive treatment.
- Family-Centered Care: Keeping families informed and involved in treatment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
An intensivist is a physician trained in critical care medicine who specializes in treating the most severely ill patients in an ICU setting.
Patients are admitted to critical care when they require constant monitoring, advanced life support, or specialized treatments that cannot be provided in a standard hospital unit.
Yes, but visiting hours and policies may vary depending on the patient’s condition and hospital guidelines. We encourage family involvement while ensuring the best possible care for our patients.
ICU treatments may include ventilator support, dialysis, advanced cardiac monitoring, medication management and continuous vital sign monitoring.
Patients may transition to a step-down unit, rehabilitation, or home care based on their recovery needs. Our team coordinates follow-up care as necessary.