SPECIALITY · INTENSIVE CARE
Intensive care in Türkiye — ECMO, critical care medicine, multi-organ failure treatment.
24/7 ECMO access, in-room dialysis, neuro-ICU. International transfer for critical patients.
What you get
- 1:1 intensivist for the first 48 hours
- ECMO available within 60 minutes
- Access to neuro, cardiac and liver ICU
4 centres · 80+ ICU beds · 24/7 ECMO · 1:1 intensivist
SECOND OPINION ONLINE
Intensivist consultation — within 24 hours
Send the discharge summary, current scores (SOFA/APACHE) and therapy — the intensivist returns a written opinion.
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Upload your discharge summary
Discharge summaries, CT/MRI discs (DICOM), histology slides if available. Up to 200 MB.
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Coordinator reviews
Selects 2–3 professors matched to your diagnosis and stage. Sends them your records.
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Video consultation
The professor responds online — review of histology, protocol, travel plan if needed.
What to send
- Discharge summaries from inpatient / outpatient care
- CT or MRI — original DICOM discs
- Histology report (if available)
- Slides or blocks for review (optional)
- Current therapy list
Free. Confidential. Anna Moroz reads every request personally.
5 PROCEDURES
Conditions managed in ICU
All critical conditions — from sepsis to multi-organ failure.
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01Sepsis / septic shockMETHOD1-hour bundle + noradrenaline + antibioticsTIMELINE7–14 daysSepsis-3LactateSSC
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02ARDS / severe pneumoniaMETHODProtective ventilation + prone + ECMOTIMELINE10–21 daysARDSVV-ECMOProne
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03Cardiogenic shockMETHODIABP, Impella, VA-ECMOTIMELINE7–14 daysVA-ECMOImpellaIABP
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04Acute liver failureMETHODMARS / Prometheus + bridge to LTTIMELINEindividualMARSPrometheusBridge
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05Severe TBIMETHODICP control, decompressive craniectomyTIMELINE14–28 daysICPDecompr.Hypoth.
TREATMENT METHODS
Intensive care methods
ECMO, CRRT, protective ventilation, haemodynamic monitoring, neuroprotection.
ECMO (VV/VA)
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, 24/7.
2 clinics
CRRT
Continuous renal replacement therapy at the bedside.
3 clinics
Protective ventilation
Low volumes, prone positioning, PEEP optimisation.
3 clinics
Neuro-ICU
ICP control, brain oxygenation monitoring.
2 clinics
INTENSIVE CARE (ICU) · TEAM
Professors you get direct access to
Department heads at Memorial, Liv and Akdeniz. Direct contact, no middlemen.
Dr. Melike Yüce Aktepe
Research physician at the Intensive Care Unit (in subspecialty training)
Akdeniz University Hospital, Antalya
TU
Prof. Dr. Tarık Umutoğlu
Anaesthesiologist, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital; head of the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul Health and Technology University
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali Erdoğan
Anesthesiologist, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
İSÜ Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
Doç. Dr. Hatice Betül Altınışık
Anesthesiologist, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
İSÜ Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
AA
Prof. Dr. Ayşe Gülbin Arıcı
Professor and Head of the Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation; Vice Rector of Akdeniz University (since 2020); Deputy Chief Physician of the university hospital 2009–2013
Akdeniz University Hospital
Doç. Dr. Reyhan Arslantaş
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care
Memorial Göztepe Hospital
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kemal Arslantaş
Professor of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation
Memorial Göztepe Hospital
Doç. Dr. Gülbin Töre Altun
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
Memorial Göztepe Hospital
Doç. Dr. Özlem Çakın
Associate Professor, Head of the Internal Medicine ICU; Department of Internal Medicine
Akdeniz University Hospital, Antalya
Prof. Dr. M. Arif Yeğin, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Melike Cengiz, MD, PhD
Head of Intensive Care
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Ilker Onguc Aycan
Professor of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Nurten Kayacan
Professor of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Neval Boztuğ
Professor of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Nesil Coşkunfırat, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Necmiye Hadımioğlu, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Murat Yılmaz
Professor of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Fatma Ertuğrul, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Hanife Kabukçu, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
Akdeniz University Hospital
EM
Assoc. Prof. Emel Gündüz, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Suat Hayri Sanlı, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
Akdeniz University Hospital
Assoc. Prof. Bora Dinc
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. K. Mehmet Tuğrul, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Prof. MD. Tolga Simru Tuğrul
Professor of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
Liv Hospital Ulus
All 25 professors and doctors in this speciality
- Assoc. Prof. Bora Dinc
- Assoc. Prof. Emel Gündüz, MD
- Doç. Dr. Gülbin Töre Altun
- Doç. Dr. Hatice Betül Altınışık
- Doç. Dr. Özlem Çakın
- Doç. Dr. Reyhan Arslantaş
- Dr. Melike Yüce Aktepe
- Prof. Dr. Ayşe Gülbin Arıcı
- Prof. Dr. Bilge Karsli
- Prof. Dr. Fatma Ertuğrul, MD
- Prof. Dr. Hanife Kabukçu, MD
- Prof. Dr. Ilker Onguc Aycan
- Prof. Dr. K. Mehmet Tuğrul, MD
- Prof. Dr. M. Arif Yeğin, MD
- Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali Erdoğan
- Prof. Dr. Melike Cengiz, MD, PhD
- Prof. Dr. Murat Yılmaz
- Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kemal Arslantaş
- Prof. Dr. Necmiye Hadımioğlu, MD
- Prof. Dr. Nesil Coşkunfırat, MD
- Prof. Dr. Neval Boztuğ
- Prof. Dr. Nurten Kayacan
- Prof. Dr. Suat Hayri Sanlı, MD
- Prof. Dr. Tarık Umutoğlu
- Prof. MD. Tolga Simru Tuğrul
CLINICS
Clinics where treatment takes place
Partner hospitals with specialised departments and end-to-end support.
Akdeniz University Hospital
The largest university hospital in Türkiye’s Mediterranean region. 218,348 m² of floor area, 33 specialised departments, 1,267 beds, 8 buildings.…
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İSÜ Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
A multidisciplinary Liv Hospital campus on the European side of Istanbul. Opened in December 2016. 60+ departments: cardiology, neurosurgery, oncology,…
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JCI GOLD SEAL
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
The sixth hospital of the Liv group. Robotic surgery with da Vinci SP Single Port, 3 Tesla MRI, PET/CT, Versa-HD…
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JCI GOLD SEAL
Liv Hospital Ulus
The flagship hospital of the Liv Hospital group in the upscale Ulus district. JCI accreditation and the first SRC certificate…
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JCI GOLD SEAL
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
The oncology centre of the Memorial network. 320 beds, 15 operating theatres (one hybrid), 49 ICU beds. Full cycle —…
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DIAGNOSTICS
ICU diagnostics
Bedside ultrasound, FAST, EEG monitoring, lactate, blood gases, cultures.
Bedside ultrasound (POCUS)
FAST, echocardiography, lungs, optic nerve.
15 min
EEG monitoring
Continuous EEG for severe neurological patients.
continuous
Blood gases + lactate
pH, PaO2, PaCO2, lactate — key severity markers.
5 min
Microbiology cultures
Blood, urine, sputum — for antibiotic selection.
1–3 days
PRICE SNAPSHOT
ICU pricing — Türkiye vs EU/USA (per day)
Final cost is determined by the medical board after reviewing documents. Prices are indicative.
| Procedure | Türkiye | EU / USA | Savings |
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| ICU bed-day (standard) | $1 200 – 2 500 | $5 000 – 10 000 | −75% |
| ECMO (per day, all inclusive) | $5 000 – 8 000 | $20 000 – 40 000 | −78% |
| CRRT (per day) | $700 – 1 200 | $3 000 – 5 500 | −75% |
| ICU patient transfer | $8 000 – 15 000 | $25 000 – 50 000 | −68% |
The information on this page is for reference only and does not constitute a medical opinion.
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QUESTIONS
Frequently asked about Intensive Care (ICU)
When is ECMO indicated, and what are the survival outcomes?
Veno-venous ECMO is offered for severe ARDS with PaO2/FiO2 <80 despite optimal ventilation, prone positioning and neuromuscular blockade. Veno-arterial ECMO supports refractory cardiogenic shock or post-cardiotomy failure. Survival to discharge per ELSO registry is 60-65% for VV-ECMO and 40-45% for VA-ECMO. Memorial, Liv and Akdeniz run 24/7 ECMO teams with mobile cannulation and air-ambulance retrieval.
Can my relative be transferred from another hospital's ICU?
Yes. Our ICU coordinator reviews current SOFA score, ventilator settings, vasopressor doses, imaging and labs within 4-6 hours. We arrange ground or air ambulance with an ICU physician, ventilator, infusion pumps and ECMO if needed. Patients on noradrenaline up to 0.5 mcg/kg/min, P/F >60, or VA-ECMO are routinely transferred. Cross-border transfer paperwork (visa, medical escort) is handled by the international department.
What is the protocol for weaning my family member off the ventilator?
We follow daily Spontaneous Awakening Trials (SAT) and Spontaneous Breathing Trials (SBT) on pressure support 5-8 cmH2O for 30-120 minutes. RSBI <105, stable hemodynamics, cough strength and cuff-leak test guide extubation. Tracheostomy is considered after 10-14 days of ventilation. High-flow nasal oxygen or non-invasive ventilation prevents re-intubation. Average weaning takes 3-7 days after the acute phase resolves.
How is severe sepsis or septic shock treated in your ICU?
We follow the Surviving Sepsis 1-hour bundle: blood cultures, broad-spectrum antibiotics within 1 hour, 30 mL/kg crystalloid for hypotension or lactate >4, vasopressors (noradrenaline first-line) to keep MAP >=65, and source control within 6-12 hours. Lactate clearance, ScvO2, echo-guided fluid responsiveness and continuous renal replacement therapy for AKI are standard. Procalcitonin guides antibiotic de-escalation.
What is the family visiting policy in the ICU?
Memorial, Liv and Akdeniz allow 1-2 family members for 30-60 minutes once or twice daily, with extended visiting for end-of-life situations. Daily physician updates are given at fixed times; international families receive WhatsApp video calls with a translator. Children under 12 visit case-by-case for infection control. Hand hygiene, gowns and masks are mandatory; flowers are not permitted.
How is brain death formally evaluated?
Brain death follows Turkish Ministry of Health criteria, aligned with international standards. Two independent specialists (neurologist, anesthesiologist, neurosurgeon or ICU physician) document absent brainstem reflexes, apnea test with PaCO2 rise >20 mmHg, and a 6-12 hour observation interval. Confirmatory tests - EEG, transcranial Doppler or cerebral angiography - are used when clinical exam is limited by sedation, hypothermia or facial trauma.
When is the transition from ICU care to palliative care discussed?
When further intensive interventions no longer offer reasonable benefit - irreversible multi-organ failure, refractory shock, end-stage disease - our intensivist, palliative team and family hold a structured meeting. Goals of care are documented, futile interventions withdrawn, and symptom control (opioids, sedation, anxiolytics) optimized. Families may continue presence at the bedside; spiritual and psychological support and repatriation logistics are arranged.
REQUEST
Tell me about your case — I’ll read it personally.
Fill in the short form on the consultation page — diagnosis, preferred timing, attached records. We assemble a tumour board for your case and reply within 4 hours.
Open the consultation form- Reply within 4 hours during business hours
- Confidentiality guaranteed
- Coordinator-translator inside the doctor’s office
- Tumour board of 2–3 professors within 72 hours