| ICU |
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Intensive Care Unit |
| IIP |
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| IM&T |
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Information Management & Technology |
| Ibuprofen |
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A pain relief medicine that also reduces swelling and inflammation |
| Incubator |
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A heated cot that is often used to nurse premature babies |
| Inpatient |
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A patient who is admitted to hospital for a period of treatment or to undergo an operation |
| Intermediate Care |
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Care provided to a person in his/her own home which allows for earlier discharge from hospital or prevents admission to hospital in the first place |
| Intestine |
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The part of the digestive system where all the nutrients and water from food is absorbed |
| Intravenous (IV) Infusion |
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An infusion of fluids or medicines given directly into a vein | |
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