The intensive care environment

An intensive care room can feel very intimidating because of its sounds and the many devices it contains. It is designed to allow continuous patient monitoring and the delivery of highly technical care, both day and night. Learn more about the risks

You will see many
machines and screens: each life-support device monitors a number of parameters so that treatment can be adjusted as closely as possible to the patient’s needs.

 You will hear many
alarms: healthcare professionals set alert thresholds so that they are notified of certain changes in the patient’s parameters.

You may be surprised to
see glass partitions: they make it easier to monitor the patient continuously.

Equipment in an intensive care room

Note: the “patient” shown in the photograph is a model.

Interactive tour of an intensive care room

To help you better understand the environment of an intensive care room, we have created this virtual tour. You can switch the room to full-screen mode and explore the entire space.

All the machines, furniture and accessories are clickable and provide access to explanations. This room is similar to most intensive care rooms in France. The position of machines and the organisation of the space may vary slightly, but you should find all the main features here.

Enjoy your visit!

 

Note: translations from the French version were generated using artificial intelligence and are awaiting review by native speakers. They may contain errors.