What Is ICU & When Do You Need It?
ICU (Intensive Care Unit) is for patients who are critically ill and need constant monitoring, oxygen support, life-saving medication, and advanced nursing care. This could follow a surgery, emergency, or severe disease condition.
At Rudray Hospital, our ICU is available 24x7 with trained staff, continuous vitals tracking, and escalation-ready setup.
ICU Facilities at Rudray Hospital
Conditions That May Need ICU Admission
| Medical | Surgical / Post-Surgical |
|---|---|
| Severe respiratory distress | Appendix, gallbladder, hernia recovery (unstable) |
| Chest pain / suspected heart attack | Post-anesthesia observation |
| High-grade fever with low BP | High blood loss cases |
| Sepsis or severe infections | Elderly or diabetic patients post-surgery |
| Diabetic coma / hypoglycemia | Multi-morbidity patients after minor surgery |
How ICU Works at Rudray
- ICU Admission form & explanation to family
- Daily rounds by ICU physician + Dr. Smit Patel
- Transparent vitals tracking (temp, pulse, SpO2, ECG, BP)
- Continuous nurse observation
- Upgrades to multi-day care or discharge based on progress
Family Support & Communication
Regular Updates
Family is updated every 6–8 hours to keep them informed about patient progress.
Emergency Alerts
Immediate updates via call/SMS for any critical condition changes.
Doctor-Family Communication
Personal consultations for detailed updates if the condition changes.
Visitor Access
Controlled access for family members, keeping patient safety in mind.
FAQs
We offer non-invasive BiPAP/CPAP and can stabilize patients until shifted to a tertiary ICU with full ventilation if required.
ICU charges are based on patient vitals, medication, and nursing needs. We provide daily billing breakdown.
Yes. Many patients improve within 24–72 hours and are shifted to ward.