Olathe Medical Center's Critical Care Unit is spaciously designed and includes the latest state-of-the-art equipment and capabilities. This unit is a specifically designated area of the Medical Center where patients receive the maximum attention they need.

Electronic monitoring equipment in the Critical Care Unit continually measures vital signs (breathing, pulse, heartbeat, etc.) for each patient and "televises" them at the bedside and at a central station. The nurses in Critical Care are Registered Nurses (RNs) that have completed not only their basic nursing programs but have additional and ongoing training to develop their specialized skills. These nurses work with sophisticated technology to respond to patients' varied needs.

When you walk through the doors of the Critical Care Units you may be uncomfortable seeing so much equipment and hearing so many noises. All of this equipment is necessary to deliver the quality of care your loved one requires. Some of the equipment is listed below to help with your understanding: