(in a hospital) continuous treatment for patients who are seriously ill, very badly injured, or who have just had an operation

She needed intensive care for three weeks. 她需要3周的特别护理。

the part of a hospital that provides intensive care

He nearly died in the accident and was in intensive care for over a month. 他差一点死于事故，最后在特别护理病房住了一个多月。