ICM

ICM is an acronym that can refer to several different concepts and organizations across fields. Because the same letters are used in diverse disciplines, its meaning depends on context such as medicine, environmental management, or academia.

Intensive Care Medicine refers to a medical specialty focused on the care of patients with life-threatening conditions who require ongoing closely monitored support in an intensive care unit. The work is multidisciplinary, involving physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other professionals who manage ventilation, circulation, organ support, and complex treatments. Training typically follows a general medical residency and leads to specialized fellowship in critical care or intensive care medicine, with variations by country. In some regions, intensive care medicine is used interchangeably with critical care medicine.

Integrated Coastal Management describes an approach to governing coastal zones that aims to balance ecological protection with social and economic needs. It emphasizes coordination among multiple sectors and levels of government and involves stakeholders such as local communities, industries, scientists, and policymakers. Core activities include assessment of environmental and social conditions, development of plans and policies, implementation of management measures, and ongoing monitoring and adaptation. The goal is sustainable outcomes through holistic planning that accounts for climate change, habitat preservation, pollution control, and resilient livelihoods.

Beyond these principal meanings, ICM is used as an acronym for various academic programs, research centers, and organizational initiatives, with specific interpretation dependent on regional and disciplinary context.