section('title', 'ICU & NICU – Himalaya Medical College & Hospital') Himalaya Medical College & Hospital Himalaya Medical College & Hospital

Intensive Care Units

Advanced critical care for adults and newborns with compassion and expertise

INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (ICU) - Specialized care for critically ill adults

Adult Intensive Care Unit

The Himalaya Medical College and Hospital ICU is a specialized adult medical and surgical care facility for patients who need constant monitoring, intensive nursing care, and complex respiratory support.

From sophisticated bedside monitors to the most advanced ventilators and defibrillators, our ICU is equipped to provide safe, high-quality, personalized care. Our staff is uniquely skilled in treating patients with overwhelming, complex conditions.

Conditions We Treat

Stroke and neurological emergencies
Sepsis and severe infections
Post-operative complications
Organ failure (heart, lung, kidney)
Major trauma and accidents
Respiratory failure

ICU Facilities & Technology

Advanced Equipment

Sophisticated bedside monitors
Advanced ventilators
Defibrillators and pacemakers
Continuous dialysis machines
ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation)
Portable imaging equipment

Our Approach to Care

We believe our patients deserve more than being cared for—they deserve to be cared about. That means in addition to a high-technology care plan, we offer encouragement, understanding, respect, and compassion.

Having a loved one in the ICU can be an overwhelming emotional experience, and we take our responsibility to help family members very seriously.

NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU) - Specialized care for newborns

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Our NICU provides specialized care for premature and critically ill newborns, offering the highest level of neonatal care available. We understand the unique needs of our smallest patients and their families during this challenging time.

Conditions We Treat

Prematurity and low birth weight
Respiratory distress syndrome
Congenital heart defects
Neonatal seizures
Neonatal jaundice
Infections and sepsis

NICU Facilities & Technology

Specialized Equipment

Incubators and warmers
Neonatal ventilators
Phototherapy units
Cardiorespiratory monitors
Precision infusion pumps
Neonatal surgical support

Family-Centered Care

We encourage parental involvement in care through kangaroo mother care, breastfeeding support, and education. Our team provides emotional support and guidance to families throughout the NICU stay.

Our Critical Care Team

Critical Care Physicians

Board-certified pulmonary and critical care physicians with specialized training in managing complex cases.

24/7 in-house coverage

ICU/NICU Nurses

Highly trained nurses with advanced certification in critical care and neonatal nursing.

1:1 or 1:2 nurse-patient ratio

Respiratory Therapists

Experts in ventilator management and respiratory care for adults and neonates.

Available 24/7

Neonatologists

Pediatricians with specialized training in the care of sick and premature newborns.

Daily rounds and monitoring

Clinical Pharmacists

Experts in medication management for critically ill patients.

Medication safety specialists

Support Staff

Nutritionists, social workers, and physical therapists dedicated to comprehensive care.

Family support services

Visiting Information

ICU Visiting Hours

  • Morning: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Evening: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • *Only 1 visitor per patient during each visiting session

NICU Visiting Policy

  • Parents: 24/7 access with restrictions
  • Others: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (2 at a time)
  • *Strict infection control measures in place