Critical Care Institute
When a loved one is seriously ill or injured, count on our critical care specialists for world-class, patient-centered intensive care.
Critical Care Institute
When a loved one is seriously ill or injured, count on our critical care specialists for world-class, patient-centered intensive care.
State-of-the-Art Care When It Matters Most
If you or a loved one is seriously ill or injured, Keck Medicine of USC critical care teams are ready to provide the expert, patient-focused, compassionate care you need. Our specialized intensive care units (ICUs) and critical care units (CCUs) specialize in care for complex and severe illness and disease. Depending on your condition or illness, your multidisciplinary critical care team at Keck Medicine might include the following:
- Cardiovascular care specialists
- Clinical pharmacists
- Critical care nurses and nurse practitioners
- Medical critical care specialists
- Neurological care specialists
- Nutritionists
- Physical and occupational therapists
- Respiratory therapists
- Surgical care specialists
Our experts work in close collaboration with you and your family to help you understand your treatment options and design a care plan tailored to your needs and wellness goals. As part of our patient-centered care approach, we value your perspective and foster an inclusive and culturally sensitive environment. Patients, family and friends are invited to participate in critical care team rounds to make sure everyone’s needs are recognized and addressed.
As one of only a few centers in the country focused on critical illness and injuries, our mission is to deliver multidisciplinary care, drive innovation in education and training, and serve as leaders in breakthrough clinical research.
Personalized Treatment for You
At Keck Medicine, our clinicians are focused on creating treatment plans that align with your cultural needs and preferences. In addition, our multidisciplinary critical care teams coordinate to make sure that your health goals and priorities are considered in your treatment plan.
Critical Care, Close to Home
Keck Medicine of USC provides expert critical care across multiple locations, ensuring patients receive life-saving treatment with advanced technology and compassionate support when it matters most. Our hospital locations include:
Why Choose Us for Patient-Centered Intensive Care
Our intensivists are on-site 24/7 in our ICUs, delivering specialized critical care when you need it most.
We offer 84 intensive care unit beds across eight ICUs, including one at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Our continuum of care encompasses each phase of your patient journey — from your stay in the ICU to your recovery and beyond.
We are national leaders in critical care education and clinical research, training the next generation of intensivists and driving innovations in treatment therapies and patient care.
Our institute is one of only a few centers in the United States dedicated entirely to the care of critically ill or injured patients.