Area of Speciality
In New Zealand, the field of Intensive Care offers diverse opportunities for medical professionals to specialize and excel in different areas. The six main specialties in Intensive Care in New Zealand include:
Cardiothoracic Intensive Care
This specialty focuses on the critical care management of patients with cardiovascular and thoracic conditions, including post-operative care for cardiac and thoracic surgeries.
Neurocritical Care
Neurocritical Care specialists provide specialized care for patients with critical neurological conditions, such as traumatic brain injuries, strokes, seizures, and other complex neurologic disorders.
Pediatric Intensive Care
Pediatric Intensive Care specialists care for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents, providing advanced medical interventions, monitoring, and support for a wide range of pediatric conditions.
Adult Intensive Care
Adult Intensive Care specialists manage critically ill adult patients, often in multidisciplinary teams, providing comprehensive care for conditions such as severe infections, respiratory failure, organ dysfunction, and post-operative care.
Neonatal Intensive Care
Neonatal Intensive Care specialists care for premature and critically ill newborn infants, providing specialized medical interventions, respiratory support, and monitoring in neonatal intensive care units.
Burns Intensive Care
Burns Intensive Care specialists manage patients with severe burn injuries, coordinating complex wound care, pain management, and critical care interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
These specialized areas within Intensive Care require additional training and expertise beyond general critical care knowledge. New Zealand hospitals and healthcare facilities offer opportunities for healthcare professionals to specialize and contribute to the critical care management of patients in these specific areas.