Medical ICU (Advanced International Hospital, Islamabad)

The Medical ICU (Intensive Care Unit) at Advanced International Hospital (AIH) provides round-the-clock, consultant-led care for patients facing life-threatening medical conditions. Designed with international standards, our ICU ensures continuous monitoring, advanced respiratory support, and rapid access to multidisciplinary specialists.

Whether it’s sepsis, stroke, cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, or multi-organ dysfunction, our high-dependency unit (HDU) and critical care team are equipped to stabilize and support even the most complex medical emergencies.

Services Offered

  • Invasive and non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP)
  • High-flow oxygen therapy for acute respiratory distress
  • Advanced ventilator modes for ARDS and multi-organ failure
  • Weaning protocols and extubation readiness assessments
• Continuous ECG telemetry and hemodynamic monitoring
• Real-time blood pressure, oxygen saturation (SpO2), and respiratory rate
• Hourly input/output and renal function tracking
• GCS (Glasgow Coma Scale) scoring for neuro-assessment
• Ultrasound-guided central venous catheter placement
• Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) analysis at bedside
• Smart infusion pumps for vasopressors, sedatives, insulin, etc.
• PICC line and femoral access for long-term therapies
• Immediate stroke protocol activation
• Monitoring for raised intracranial pressure
• Anti-edema therapy, seizure control, and thrombolysis support
• Coordination with neurology and neurosurgery
• Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) for post-ROSC care
• Inotrope support and cardiac enzyme monitoring
• Integrated CCU-to-ICU transition pathway
• Defibrillator access, CPR, and emergency pacing readiness
• Sepsis bundles including early antibiotics, fluids, vasopressors
• Intensive insulin infusion for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Nebulization, bronchodilator therapy for acute COPD
• Broad-spectrum management of ventilator-associated pneumonia
• 24/7 access to CBC, CRP, blood cultures, LFT, RFT, coagulation profile
• Immediate bedside imaging (portable X-ray, USG)
• Full-time CT scan availability for neuro, chest, and abdominal emergencies
• Daily lab reviews by attending intensivist
• Patient-specific sedation protocols (RASS/CPOT guided)
• Multimodal pain relief strategies (IV analgesics, nerve blocks)
• End-of-life comfort care with family counseling
• Spiritual and psychological support for critical cases
• Multidisciplinary rounds including intensivist, nephrologist, pulmonologist, etc.
• Individualized care plans and medication adjustment
• Daily updates provided to primary consultants and caregivers
• Real-time input on diagnostics, labs, and imaging
• AIH-wide Code Blue team activation within 1 minute
• ER-ICU-CCU seamless handover for cardiac or respiratory collapse
• Fully stocked crash carts, portable defibrillators, airway kits
• Simulation training for staff in ACLS and resuscitation protocols
• Intensivists & Critical Care Physicians
• Trained ICU Nurses & Respiratory Therapists
• 24/7 Support from Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Infectious Diseases, and Anesthesia Teams

Why Choose AIH Medical ICU?

ICU Team

Dr. Faizullah Khan Achakzai
Neurosurgeon | Spinal Surgeon
M.B.B.S | F.C.P.S (Neurosurgery)
Dr. Muhammad Fahim
Consultant Physician – Rehabilitation Medicine & Pain Medicine
MBBS | MSc (Pain Medicine) | FCPS (PM&R)

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Inside AIH’s ICU: How We Deliver Critical Care 24/7

Explore the round-the-clock consultant-led care, international protocols, and advanced monitoring systems that define AIH’s ICU excellence.

What Makes AIH’s ICU Different? International Standards & Multidisciplinary Support

A breakdown of how AIH ICU meets global care benchmarks through advanced technology, infection control, and specialist collaboration.

Meet the ICU Team: Experts Behind the Care at Advanced International Hospital

Introduce key ICU consultants, critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, and their roles in saving lives daily.

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