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Round-the-clock critical care for our sickest patients — advanced life support, continuous monitoring, and a dedicated team of intensivists and critical care nurses. When every breath matters, our ICU is ready, 24×7.
The Intensive Care Unit at SHB-MDH provides specialised care for patients with life-threatening conditions — severe infections, organ failure, major surgeries, serious accidents, heart attacks, strokes, and more.
Each ICU bed is equipped with a ventilator, multi-parameter monitor, and infusion pumps. Our nurse-to-patient ratio is maintained at critical care standards, and an intensivist (critical care specialist) is physically present in the unit round the clock — not just on call.
We understand that having a loved one in the ICU is one of the hardest experiences for any family. Our team conducts daily family briefings so you always know your patient’s condition, treatment plan, and progress — explained in simple language, honestly and with compassion.
We know this is a stressful time. Here is what you can expect from us:
For ICU bed availability, patient transfers from other hospitals, or critical care consultation — call us any time, day or night.
24×7 · Inter-hospital transfers with ALS ambulance
ICU patients are extremely vulnerable to infections, and the unit needs to stay sterile with space for emergency interventions at any moment. Restricted entry directly protects your patient. We balance this with fixed visiting hours and daily doctor briefings so you stay fully informed.
A doctor briefs the family at a fixed time every day, explaining the patient\u2019s condition, what was done, and what to expect next — in simple language. If anything significant changes at other times, we call the registered attendant immediately. You can also ask questions during visiting hours.
A ventilator is a machine that supports or takes over breathing while the patient\u2019s body recovers. It sounds frightening, but it is a support tool, not a verdict — many patients need it temporarily after surgery, severe infection, or injury, and come off it as they improve. The doctors will explain why your patient needs it and the plan to wean off.
It depends entirely on the condition — some patients need 1–2 days of observation after surgery, others with severe illness need longer. Patients are shifted to a regular ward as soon as they are stable enough. The daily briefing will always include the doctor’s current thinking on this.
As a charitable hospital, our ICU charges are substantially lower than corporate hospitals , and government scheme patients get cashless coverage as per their scheme. Our patient support desk meets every ICU family early to assess subsidy eligibility and plan finances — please reach out to them, do not hesitate.
Yes. We accept critical patient transfers 24×7, subject to bed availability. Call the ICU desk first — our team will assess the case, confirm a bed, and can with a trained team to transfer the patient safely.
For ICU bed enquiries, transfers, or critical care consultations — our team is available round the clock.
ICU Desk · Available 24×7
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