Colectomy surgery involves the removal of part or all of the colon to treat conditions like cancer, IBD, or diverticulitis.

Fast for at least 8 hours before the test. Drink water as usual.

Yes, it helps diagnose diabetes by measuring fasting blood glucose levels.

Elevated levels may suggest diabetes or impaired glucose metabolism.

Yes, fasting is necessary for accurate results.

Results are typically available within a few hours to a day.

Critical care, also known as intensive care, is specialized medical care for patients with life-threatening conditions that require comprehensive monitoring and treatment.

Conditions such as severe infections, respiratory failure, heart attack, stroke, major surgeries, traumatic injuries, and organ failure often necessitate critical care.

The critical care team includes intensivists, critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other specialized healthcare providers.

ICU equipment includes ventilators, monitors, infusion pumps, dialysis machines, and other devices to support and monitor vital functions.

Patients in the ICU are continuously monitored using advanced technology to track vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and respiratory rate.