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Manipal Hospitals' is one of India's leading multi-specialty healthcare providers. The ICU & Critical care department is at the core of many life saving treatments. Patients are monitored round the clock in sterile, infection safe environments by highly trained physicians, specialist nurses, respiratory therapists, counsellors and a number of specialists that are on call to assist with emergency situations
At Manipal Hospitals, Kharadi and Baner, we are proud to be recognised amongst the most trusted and advanced critical care hospitals in Pune. Our Intensive Care Units (ICUs) are designed to deliver 24/7, high-dependency care in a sterile, infection-controlled environment that prioritises patient safety and outcomes. Whether you're facing a sudden medical emergency or managing a life-threatening condition, our critical care unit is equipped to respond with speed, precision, and compassion. We combine world-class infrastructure, cutting-edge life-saving technology, and a highly experienced clinical team to provide seamless care at every stage of a patient’s recovery.
Our ICU is staffed by a dedicated multidisciplinary team, including skilled intensivists, critical care physicians, specialist nurses, respiratory therapists, clinical pharmacists, counsellors, and on-call super-specialists. Together, they bring advanced expertise in managing a wide range of critical conditions such as cardiac emergencies, severe lung diseases, multi-organ failure, drug-resistant infections, sepsis, and traumatic brain injuries. With the latest ventilators, advanced monitoring systems, dialysis support, and infection control protocols in place, our ICU is equipped to handle even the most complex and high-risk cases. At Manipal Hospitals, our commitment is to save lives and to support patients and their families through one of the most challenging phases of healthcare /with excellence, empathy, and hope.
Manipal Hospitals' intensive care units are equipped for round-the-clock care for several different scenarios where a patient needs to be continuously monitored. Patients are usually moved to the ICU from emergency wards or the general ward if their condition is no longer considered stable. Here are some conditions that commonly require critical care:
- Heart ailments
- Lung ailments
- Drug-resistant infections
- Organ failure
- Blood infections
- Brain trauma
Critical care facilities available at Manipal Hospitals are:
Severe injury (burns, road accidents, etc.) Specialist intensive care units
Coronary care unit
Surgical intensive care unit
Neonatal intensive care unit
Pediatric intensive care unit
Neurological Intensive Care Unit
Post-anesthesia care unit
High dependency unit
Psychiatric intensive care unit ICU facilities
Respirators/ventilator
Cardiac monitors (heart rate, BP)
IV drips
Sedatives & Anaesthetics (for severe pain)
Defibrillator (to restart the heart)
Emergency tracheostomy (for respiratory emergencies)
ICU patients are continuously monitored for:
Heart rate and rhythm
Blood pressure
Oxygen levels (via pulse oximeter or ABG)
Breathing rate
Neurological status
Machines like ventilators, infusion pumps, and dialysis units may be used.
ICU stays vary from a few hours to several weeks, depending on the patient's condition. The average ICU stay is 3–7 days, but critically ill or post-surgical patients may need longer support.
Not necessarily. ICU admission means the patient needs close monitoring or life support. Many patients recover and shift to a normal ward. However, the condition is serious, and outcomes depend on the illness and response to treatment.
A ventilator is a machine that helps a patient breathe when they cannot breathe on their own. It is commonly used in:
Severe lung infections (like pneumonia, COVID-19)
Post-surgery recovery
Head injuries
Respiratory failure or COPD exacerbation
A patient is admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) when they have a life-threatening or potentially unstable medical condition that requires:
Constant monitoring
Specialised equipment
Round-the-clock medical care from specially trained healthcare professionals
