The January full moon is traditionally called the Full Wolf Moon in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. In 2018, it occurs on Jan. 1 at 9:24 p.m. EST (0224 GMT). [Note: In Europe and Asia, the full moon occurs Jan. 2 due to time zone differences.]
intensive care unit (icu) a hospital unit in which is concentrated special equipment and specially trained personnel for the care of seriously ill patients requiring immediate and continuous attention (intensive care).
The ICU is also referred to as a critical care unit. The nurse taking care of the patient typically has one or two patients, so the patients here are able to be constantly monitored. In most facilities, a patient who requires a ventilator to breathe will be cared for in an ICU.