How often do they check on you in the ICU? An hourly breakdown of critical care monitoring
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In the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), patients receive significantly more attention than those on a regular hospital floor, with monitoring occurring 24/7. **How often do they check on you in the ICU?** The answer is dynamic, depending on your clinical status, but it's not uncommon for nurses to check vital signs hourly and perform comprehensive assessments every few hours, even with continuous electronic monitoring in place.
