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Neurocritical care is specialized medical care for people with severe brain or nerve injuries or illnesses. At UNC, a team of expert doctors, nurses, and therapists work together, using the latest guidelines and treatments, to provide the best care for these patients.<\/p>\n<\/som-cell>\n<\/som-cell>\n

UNC Hospitals Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit<\/h2>\n

The Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) at UNC Medical Center is a place where people with serious brain or nerve problems get the best care possible. This unit has 22 beds and uses the newest technology to help our team of doctors, nurses, and therapists give patients the best chance to get better. The NSICU is a place where other hospitals in North Carolina and nearby states send their most difficult cases. We’re proud to have special certifications that show we give excellent stroke care. We also received an award from the American Nurses Association for our commitment to improving care and helping patients.<\/p>\n

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