The unit is an 8 bed unit but only used 6 and the 7th bed is only used if there is an emergency. There is also an arrangement with Netcare to borrow a bed from them when there was a shortage. The borrowed bed was subsequently taken back when beds were available. They also have an arrangement with the private sector to buy services. The ICU is a multi disciplinary unit which admits medically related conditions. However, it does not admit children. The staff mentioned that they were coping with the equipment although it was old and it was not taking them more than a week to get their machines fixed. They borrowed from Pelonomi Hospital when there were stock outs.