Overview
The Medical ICU (Intensive Care Unit) at Advanced International Hospital (AIH) provides round-the-clock, consultant-led care for patients facing life-threatening medical conditions. Designed with international standards, our ICU ensures continuous monitoring, advanced respiratory support, and rapid access to multidisciplinary specialists.
Whether it’s sepsis, stroke, cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, or multi-organ dysfunction, our high-dependency unit (HDU) and critical care team are equipped to stabilize and support even the most complex medical emergencies.
Services Offered
Ventilator & Mechanical Respiratory Support
- Invasive and non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP)
- High-flow oxygen therapy for acute respiratory distress
- Advanced ventilator modes for ARDS and multi-organ failure
- Weaning protocols and extubation readiness assessments
24/7 Cardiac, Renal, and Neurological Monitoring
- Continuous ECG telemetry and hemodynamic monitoring
- Real-time blood pressure, oxygen saturation (SpO2), and respiratory rate
- Hourly input/output and renal function tracking
- GCS (Glasgow Coma Scale) scoring for neuro-assessment
Central Line Placement, ABG & Infusion Pumps
- Ultrasound-guided central venous catheter placement
- Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) analysis at bedside
- Smart infusion pumps for vasopressors, sedatives, insulin, etc.
- PICC line and femoral access for long-term therapies
Stroke & Neurocritical Care
- Immediate stroke protocol activation
- Monitoring for raised intracranial pressure
- Anti-edema therapy, seizure control, and thrombolysis support
- Coordination with neurology and neurosurgery
Post-Cardiac Arrest & Acute Heart Failure Management
- Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) for post-ROSC care
- Inotrope support and cardiac enzyme monitoring
- Integrated CCU-to-ICU transition pathway
- Defibrillator access, CPR, and emergency pacing readiness
Septic Shock, DKA, COPD & Severe Pneumonia Treatment
- Sepsis bundles including early antibiotics, fluids, vasopressors
- Intensive insulin infusion for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Nebulization, bronchodilator therapy for acute COPD
- Broad-spectrum management of ventilator-associated pneumonia
On-Site Laboratory, Radiology & CT Scan
- Immediate bedside imaging (portable X-ray, USG)
- Full-time CT scan availability for neuro, chest, and abdominal emergencies
- Daily lab reviews by attending intensivist
Sedation, Pain Control & Palliative Support
- Patient-specific sedation protocols (RASS/CPOT guided)
- Multimodal pain relief strategies (IV analgesics, nerve blocks)
- End-of-life comfort care with family counseling
- Spiritual and psychological support for critical cases
Daily ICU Rounds by Consultants & Specialists
- Multidisciplinary rounds including intensivist, nephrologist, pulmonologist, etc.
- Individualized care plans and medication adjustment
- Daily updates provided to primary consultants and caregivers
- Real-time input on diagnostics, labs, and imaging
Emergency Code Blue Response Integration
- AIH-wide Code Blue team activation within 1 minute
- ER-ICU-CCU seamless handover for cardiac or respiratory collapse
- Fully stocked crash carts, portable defibrillators, airway kits
- Simulation training for staff in ACLS and resuscitation protocols
Critical Care Team
- Intensivists & Critical Care Physicians
- Trained ICU Nurses & Respiratory Therapists
- 24/7 Support from Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Infectious Diseases, and Anesthesia Teams
Why Choose AIH Medical ICU?
- Fully equipped beds with real-time telemetry & vitals monitoring
- High nurse-to-patient ratio for personalized attention
- Rapid response team for in-hospital deterioration
- Family counseling & transparent medical communication
- Infection control protocols and isolation capability
- Seamless coordination with ER, OR, CCU & NICU
