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ICU    Intensive Care Unit
IIP Investors in People
IM&T Information Management & Technology
Ibuprofen A pain relief medicine that also reduces swelling and inflammation
Incubator A heated cot that is often used to nurse premature babies
Inpatient A patient who is admitted to hospital for a period of treatment or to undergo an operation
Intermediate Care 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 The part of the digestive system where all the nutrients and water from food is absorbed
Intravenous (IV) Infusion An infusion of fluids or medicines given directly into a vein

 

 




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