GCU in medical terms can refer to a Growing Care Unit.
Growing Care Unit (GCU) Explained
The Growing Care Unit (GCU) provides care for infants who have stabilized after receiving intensive care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). It's also where some babies may be admitted directly, depending on their weight and medical condition.
- Purpose: The GCU focuses on continued treatment and support for infants who no longer require the intensive level of care provided in the NICU.
- Patient Profile: Babies in the GCU might be those who have stabilized in the NICU or, depending on their condition, may be admitted there directly.
- Transition: It serves as a transition point before the baby is discharged home.
