Critical Care Unit

At Spire Manchester Hospital, we understand it can be a worrying time if you’re having a complex surgical procedure. Following some types of surgery, some patients may require higher levels of care and observation.

No matter how complex your surgery is, our dedicated team will be able to take care of you within our Critical Care Unit.

Why Spire Manchester Hospital for critical care?

• 24/7 support
• Experienced multi-disciplinary team including Consultant Intensivists, resident specialist intensive care doctors and critical care nurses
• Ability to treat patients who require complex multi-organ support
• Can treat children and young people requiring complex surgical procedures

At Spire Manchester Hospital, we can provide all the care you need after your operation. You can be rest assured that we have the expertise on-site to look after you at all times.

What are the most common procedures carried out at Spire Manchester Hospital which may require a critical care stay?

Presently this is largely spinal surgery, obesity surgery, major abdominal surgery and orthopaedic procedures in patients with some cardiovascular morbidity. We can also manage vascular surgery patients as well as more complex general surgery patients. The critical care team have expertise in managing patients after a wide-range of operations (including cardiac surgery).

The hospital works in partnership with ‘We Are RiSE Limited’ – a group of critical care specialists.

Here Dr Julian Barker, our lead Critical Care Consultant answers some FAQ's.