The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Al Khalidi Hospital & Medical Center is one of the largest and most advanced critical care facilities in Jordan, featuring 25 fully equipped critical care beds alongside 2 dedicated continuous renal replacement therapy (dialysis) stations for critically ill patients.
The unit delivers advanced and comprehensive medical care across all complex specialties — medical, surgical, cardiac, and neurological critical care — directed by a multidisciplinary team of leading intensivists, critical care consultants, and subspecialists.
Our ICU strictly implements a 1:1 patient-to-nurse ratio (one dedicated critical care nurse per patient) to ensure continuous hemodynamic observation and personalized care 24/7.
Specialized Sub-Units Within the ICU
- Acute Stroke Unit: Delivers rapid, time-critical interventions and targeted medical monitoring for acute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes to optimize neurological recovery.
- Intensive Coronary Care Unit (ICCU): Furnished with high-precision hemodynamic monitors and cardiac life-support technologies for acute coronary and cardiac emergencies.
- High Dependency Unit (HDU): Tailored for step-down care and close monitoring of complex post-operative and semi-critical patients.
Advanced Technology & Infection Control
The ICU has been completely renovated and fitted with the latest medical technologies, including isolated negative pressure isolation rooms designed to adhere to international infection control benchmarks.
Every member of our clinical and nursing staff is trained in advanced life support and evidence-based global protocols, guaranteeing the highest standard of patient safety in a modern critical care environment.
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) FAQs
What is the bed capacity of the Intensive Care Unit?
The ICU features 25 fully equipped critical care beds with advanced invasive monitoring and mechanical ventilation systems, plus 2 dedicated dialysis stations for acute kidney support.
What is the nurse-to-patient ratio in the ICU?
We strictly maintain a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, ensuring each patient receives undivided attention from a certified critical care nurse 24/7.
Are negative pressure isolation rooms available?
Yes, the unit includes negative pressure isolation suites engineered to international air filtration standards for airborne infection control and immunocompromised patient safety.
What specialized units operate within the ICU?
Our unit integrates a specialized Acute Stroke Unit, an Intensive Coronary Care Unit (ICCU), and a High Dependency Unit (HDU) for intermediate post-surgical care.
How is continuous monitoring managed for critical cases?
Patients are monitored around the clock through central digital telemetry, arterial line monitoring, and bedside intensivists, anesthesiologists, and respiratory therapists.
How can I contact the department?