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Intensivpflege
German → American English
American English
Intensive care
Medizinische Pflege und Betreuung von schwerkranken Patientinnen und Patienten unter engmaschiger Überwachung.
Nach der Operation brauchte der Patient mehrere Tage Intensivpflege.Use Intensivpflege for the medical specialty and care provided in an ICU context; for the room or ward, Germans more often say Intensivstation.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Intensivpflege mean in English?
It means intensive care.
Is Intensivpflege the same as Intensivstation?
Not exactly. Intensivpflege refers to intensive nursing/care, while Intensivstation is the intensive care unit (ICU).
Is Intensivpflege used in everyday German?
Yes, but mainly in medical contexts. It is not a casual everyday word.