Critical care services in San Jose, California
When the unexpected occurs, we are here to provide the care you need.
At Good Samaritan Hospital, our specialized intensive care units (ICUs) offer services for your loved ones, critically ill newborns and children. Dedicated critical care is also available for strokes and serious heart conditions.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Advanced ICUs
Our team prioritizes your urgent needs, providing timely, personalized support for you and your family in all of our dedicated ICUs.
Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)
If you've experienced a cardiac condition, such as undergoing open-heart surgery, our CVICU offers care for you. You are monitored 24/7 by nurses with special training in cardiac critical care. Additionally, you are visited by cardiovascular nurse coordinators who provide heart education and can help you on the road to recovery.
To speak with someone in our CVICU, please call (408) 559-2381.
Neonatal ICU (NICU)
If you are giving birth at our hospital, we offer quick access to advanced neonatal care in our Level III NICU. We provide high-quality care for newborns who are born prematurely or with certain birth complications. Your newborn will receive 24/7 monitoring and are cared for by board-certified neonatologists.
Neurosurgical ICU (NSICU)
If you are critically ill or recovering from surgery, the NSICU team cares for you. We provide personalized care for you if you have experienced a cerebrovascular accident, or stroke. Additionally, you may receive tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), a clot-busting drug treatment for ischemic strokes.
To speak with someone in our NSICU, please call (408) 559-2441.
Pediatric intensive care
We provide compassionate intensive pediatric care to children who are critically ill or injured. We know that children have unique medical needs and can experience stress associated with their hospital stay. Our team is committed to not only providing high-quality care, but also helping your child feel comfortable in the hospital environment.
Children in our care are monitored around-the-clock and are cared for by board-certified pediatric intensivists.