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ICU and HDU
These are the items commonly listed for the ICU and HDU department. Tick the ones you need in your list and add your own quantities.
- 41items listed
- 3groups
- 33named in official documents
- 6scale with MBBS seats
41 items in 3 groups below. Tap a group to open it; tap “About this item” to read more. Lists are for planning; please follow current official norms.
What the regulations say
33 of 41 items on this page are named in IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark), MoHFW CCB 2022, NMC Form-B 2024. 6 have a figure that depends on MBBS seats.
| Item | Source | 50 seats | 100 seats | 150 seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICU ventilator with integrated humidifier 1 per ICU bed | NMC Form-B 2024 | 20 | 20 | 30 |
| Multiparameter monitor, 8 parameters (ECG, NIBP, SpO2, IBP×2, EtCO2, Temp×2) 1 per ICU bed | NMC Form-B 2024 | 20 | 20 | 30 |
| Syringe infusion pumps at least 3 per ICU bed | NMC Form-B 2024 | 60 | 60 | 90 |
| Medical gas outlets (2 oxygen + 1 air + 2 vacuum) 5 per ICU bed | NMC Form-B 2024 | 100 | 100 | 150 |
| Patient warming device at least 1 per 2 ICU beds | NMC Form-B 2024 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
| Syringe pump 1 per ICU bed | MoHFW CCB 2022 | 20 | 20 | 30 |
| ICU bed, mechanical or electric, with air mattress 1 per ICU bed | NMC Form-B 2024 | 20 | 20 | 30 |
| Bedside locker, overbed table, BMW bin set 1 each per ICU bed | MoHFW CCB 2022 | 20 | 20 | 30 |
Figures come from NMC and government documents dated up to February 2026. Many are minimums. Items marked in grey are government benchmarks (for example IPHS 2022), not binding on private colleges. Check the current official norms before ordering.
Equipment
15 items
ICU ventilator with integrated humidifier NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A full-featured breathing machine for intensive care that includes a built-in humidifier to warm and moisten the air delivered to the lungs.
How it is used: Used in the ICU to support critically ill patients who cannot breathe adequately on their own, and to train residents in ventilation.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Buyers choose ventilation modes, adult or paediatric capability, and compressor or turbine-based designs.
Multiparameter monitor, 8 parameters (ECG, NIBP, SpO2, IBP×2, EtCO2, Temp×2) NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: An advanced bedside monitor that measures ECG, blood pressure by cuff, oxygen level, two invasive pressure channels, exhaled carbon dioxide and two temperature channels.
How it is used: Used in ICU and HDU for critically ill patients who need detailed continuous monitoring, including through arterial or central lines.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Buyers choose screen size, modular or fixed design, and central-station connectivity.
Syringe infusion pumps NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: Devices that hold a syringe and slowly push its plunger to deliver small, precise amounts of medicine into a vein over a set time.
How it is used: Used in the ICU and HDU for medicines that must be given in small, exact amounts, such as drugs that support blood pressure or sedation.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Options include single or dual-channel models and pumps that can be stacked or linked to a docking station.
Medical gas outlets (2 oxygen + 1 air + 2 vacuum) NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: Wall or panel outlets at the bedside that connect to oxygen, medical air and vacuum (suction) pipelines.
How it is used: Used in ICUs and HDUs so equipment like ventilators and suction units can be plugged in at each bed.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Options include wall-mounted outlets and bed-head panels or pendants.
Patient warming device NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A device that keeps patients warm, typically by blowing warm air through a disposable blanket or using heated mattresses.
How it is used: Used in the ICU and recovery areas to prevent and treat low body temperature in critically ill or post-surgery patients.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Options include forced-air blankets, conductive mattresses and fluid warmers.
Ultrasound with colour Doppler and echo, 3 probes (curvilinear, linear, phased array) NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A colour Doppler ultrasound machine with curvilinear, linear and phased-array (cardiac) probes for body, vessel and heart scans.
How it is used: Used at the ICU bedside to assess the heart, lungs and abdomen, and to guide line insertion and fluid drainage.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Buyers choose between compact cart-based and portable units.
Defibrillator NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A device that delivers a controlled electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm during certain life-threatening heart rhythm problems.
How it is used: Kept in emergency, ICU, dialysis, medicine and other clinical areas for cardiac arrest, and used to train students and staff in resuscitation.
Used in: Dialysis, Emergency / casualty, General Medicine, Gynaecological Oncology, ICU and HDU, Paediatrics, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Medicine and more
Options: Buyers choose between manual, semi-automatic and AED models, with or without pacing and monitoring features.
Airway / crash cart NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A wheeled emergency trolley organised around airway management, holding items such as laryngoscopes, breathing tubes, bag-valve masks and resuscitation drugs.
How it is used: Kept in the ICU and HDU so staff can quickly secure a patient's airway and start resuscitation during emergencies.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Buyers choose drawer layout, trolley material and accessories such as oxygen cylinder holder and defibrillator shelf.
Oxygen cylinder (B-type) with regulator NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A small-to-medium medical oxygen cylinder fitted with a regulator, which lowers the high cylinder pressure to a safe, usable level.
How it is used: Used in the ICU and HDU as a backup oxygen supply and for moving patients who need oxygen.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Options include cylinder stands, trolleys and flowmeter types.
Patient transport trolley with 3-parameter monitor NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A wheeled patient stretcher fitted with a monitor that shows three vital signs, typically heart rhythm (ECG), oxygen level and blood pressure.
How it is used: Used to move critically ill patients from the ICU to scans, theatres or other wards while staff keep watching their vital signs on the way.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Options include fixed or adjustable height, side rails, oxygen cylinder holder and the monitor's parameters.
Arterial blood gas analyser NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: An arterial blood gas (ABG) analyser is a machine that measures oxygen, carbon dioxide and acidity (pH) in a blood sample, often with some salts.
How it is used: In ICU and HDU it gives quick results that help doctors check breathing, ventilator settings and acid–base balance in critically ill patients.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Buyers choose between cartridge-based and electrode-based analysers and the range of measured values.
Flexible bronchoscope NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A bendable tube with a light and camera used to view the airways of the lungs.
How it is used: Used in the ICU at the bedside to clear secretions, check breathing tube position and take airway samples from critically ill patients.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Options include reusable or single-use scopes, and different sizes for adults and children.
Bedside renal replacement therapy facility NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A setup for giving kidney support at the patient's bedside in intensive care, usually a continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) or dialysis machine with water and supplies.
How it is used: Used in ICUs and HDUs for critically ill patients whose kidneys are not working well enough, especially those too unstable to move.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Buyers choose between CRRT machines and portable dialysis machines with suitable water treatment.
ICU ventilator (HDU / step-down) NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A ventilator is a machine that breathes for a patient or supports their breathing; this type suits patients who are less critical or being weaned off full support.
How it is used: Used in the HDU or step-down unit for patients moving out of intensive care who still need some breathing support.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Models differ in ventilation modes, invasive and non-invasive capability, and screen type.
Multiparameter monitor, 5 parameters NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A bedside monitor that measures five basic vital signs, typically ECG, blood pressure, oxygen level, pulse or respiration, and temperature.
How it is used: Used in ICU and HDU beds to continuously observe patients and alert staff to changes in their condition.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Buyers choose screen size, battery backup and central-station connectivity.
General ICU
18 items
- ICU beds IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: An ICU bed is a heavy-duty adjustable hospital bed designed for critically ill patients, usually with multiple positions, side rails and locking castors.
How it is used: It is used in intensive care and high-dependency units to position, monitor and treat critically ill patients and to move them safely when needed.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Buyers usually choose between manual and motorised models and the number of adjustable positions.
Multipara monitor with EtCO2, upgradable to invasive IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A bedside monitor that shows several vital signs and also measures EtCO2, the carbon dioxide level in breathed-out air. It can be upgraded to invasive pressure measurement through a catheter.
How it is used: Used in ICU and HDU to continuously monitor critically ill and ventilated patients, with options to add more advanced monitoring as needed.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Buyers choose screen size, which modules to include at purchase, and central-station connectivity.
Syringe pump MoHFW CCB 2022About this item
What it is: An electronic device that holds a syringe and pushes the plunger at a controlled rate to deliver precise small volumes of medicine.
How it is used: Used in medicine, paediatric, neonatal, ICU and respiratory units where accurate dosing of small volumes matters, especially for children and critically ill patients.
Used in: General Medicine, ICU and HDU, NICU / SNCU, PICU, Paediatrics, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Medicine, Respiratory Medicine
Options: Buyers choose between single or dual-channel pumps, with or without drug libraries and battery backup.
Infusion pump IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: An electronic device that delivers intravenous fluids or medicines into a patient's vein at a set, controlled rate.
How it is used: Used in emergency, ICU, obstetrics and cancer surgery units to give fluids and medicines accurately over time, and to teach staff safe infusion practice.
Used in: Emergency / casualty, ICU and HDU, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Surgical Oncology
Options: Buyers choose between volumetric and syringe-type pumps, single or multi-channel, and models with drug libraries.
BiPAP / CPAP IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: Machines that blow air through a mask to support breathing without a tube in the windpipe: CPAP gives one steady pressure, BiPAP gives a higher pressure when breathing in and lower when breathing out.
How it is used: Used in the ICU and HDU for patients with breathing difficulty who may avoid needing a full ventilator.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Buyers choose CPAP-only or BiPAP units, with or without built-in humidifiers and oxygen mixing.
Foot-operated suction IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A manual suction pump worked by pressing a foot pedal, so it can clear fluids without needing any electricity.
How it is used: Kept in ICU and newborn units as a backup to clear airways during power cuts or emergencies.
Used in: ICU and HDU, NICU / SNCU
Options: Models differ in collection jar size and pedal design.
Transport ventilator IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A compact, portable breathing machine with battery power, designed to keep ventilating a patient while they are being moved.
How it is used: Used to transfer ventilated patients between the emergency department, ICU, theatres and imaging without interrupting breathing support.
Used in: Emergency / casualty, ICU and HDU
Options: Buyers choose pneumatic or electronic models and those with non-invasive modes.
Mechanical ventilator IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A machine that moves air and oxygen in and out of the lungs for patients who cannot breathe well enough on their own.
How it is used: Used in adult and paediatric ICUs to support critically ill patients, and as a key training tool for residents.
Used in: ICU and HDU, PICU
Options: Options include adult, paediatric and neonatal capability and different ventilation modes.
Glucometer IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A glucometer is a small handheld device that measures blood sugar from a drop of blood placed on a test strip.
How it is used: It is used in emergency, ICU, labour room and community settings to check blood sugar quickly at the bedside or in the field.
Used in: Community Medicine, Emergency / casualty, ICU and HDU, Labour room
Options: Buyers choose models by strip availability, memory and data download features.
Central oxygen (3 outlets per bed), suction and medical air IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A piped system that delivers oxygen, suction (vacuum) and medical air to outlets at each bedside.
How it is used: Used in ICUs and HDUs so oxygen, suction and air are always ready at the bed for critically ill patients.
Used in: ICU and HDU
PEEP valve IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A small valve fitted to a breathing circuit or resuscitation bag that keeps some pressure in the lungs at the end of each breath out (PEEP), helping keep air sacs open.
How it is used: Used in the ICU with resuscitation bags and breathing circuits for patients who need extra support to keep their lungs open.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Available in adjustable and fixed-pressure versions, reusable or disposable.
Portable inverter battery set IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A portable unit that stores electricity in batteries and supplies power when mains power fails.
How it is used: Used in ICUs and other areas to keep essential equipment running during short power cuts.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Buyers choose by power capacity, backup time and battery type.
Oxygen hood boxes IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: Clear plastic hoods that fit over a baby's or small child's head to hold oxygen-enriched air.
How it is used: Used in ICUs, HDUs and paediatric areas to give extra oxygen to infants who are breathing on their own.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Available in several sizes, with or without an inlet for humidified oxygen.
Disaster trolley / crash cart IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A crash cart is a wheeled trolley with drawers that keeps emergency drugs, airway tools and resuscitation supplies together in one place, ready to move quickly to a patient.
How it is used: Placed in the ICU and high dependency unit so staff can respond quickly to cardiac arrest or other emergencies, and used to teach students how emergency supplies are organised.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Options include steel or ABS plastic body, number of drawers, lockable drawers, and attachments such as defibrillator shelf, oxygen cylinder holder and IV pole.
LED view box 4 × 2 ft IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A thin, wall-mounted or standing light panel with LED lighting used to view X-ray films.
How it is used: Used in ICUs, wards and teaching areas to view printed X-ray films during rounds and case discussions.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Buyers choose by size, number of viewing sections, and wall-mounted or free-standing design.
Stretcher IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this itemWhat it is: A stretcher is a long, flat frame or platform used to carry a patient who is lying down, sometimes with wheels and side rails.
How it is used: It is used to move patients between wards, ICU, operation theatres and imaging areas when they cannot walk or sit.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Common choices are foldable hand-carried stretchers, wheeled stretcher trolleys and scoop stretchers.
Wheelchair IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this itemWhat it is: A wheelchair is a chair with large wheels that allows a person who cannot walk easily to be moved or to move themselves.
How it is used: It is used across OPDs, wards, emergency and physiotherapy areas to move patients safely between departments, tests and treatment areas.
Used in: Dermatology, ENT, Emergency / casualty, General Medicine, General Surgery, ICU and HDU, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology and more
Options: Buyers choose between foldable and fixed frames, self-propelled and attendant-pushed models, and steel or lighter frames.
Refrigerator IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A refrigerator is an insulated, electrically cooled cabinet that keeps its contents cold but above freezing point.
How it is used: In clinical areas and laboratories it is used to store medicines, reagents, samples and other items that need to be kept cool.
Used in: Forensic Medicine, ICU and HDU, Reproductive Medicine
Options: Buyers choose capacity, single- or double-door design, and domestic or laboratory-grade models.
Furniture
8 items
- Motorised ICU bed About this item
What it is: A motorised ICU bed is an intensive care bed whose positions, such as backrest, knee section and height, are changed using electric motors and a control panel.
How it is used: It lets ICU staff reposition critically ill patients quickly and with less physical effort, and supports nursing care, procedures and patient transfer.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Buyers choose the number of motorised functions, built-in weighing or not, and the type of side rails and controls.
- Bedside locker About this item
What it is: A bedside locker is a small cabinet placed beside a hospital bed, usually with a drawer, a shelf or cupboard and a top surface.
How it is used: Patients use it to keep personal belongings, water and small items within reach, while staff use the top for temporary placement of items during care.
Used in: Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, ICU and HDU, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and more
Options: Common choices are stainless-steel, powder-coated steel or moulded plastic bodies, with or without wheels.
- Overbed table About this item
What it is: An overbed table is a height-adjustable table on wheels with a top that slides over a hospital bed in front of the patient.
How it is used: It lets patients eat, read or keep items in front of them while in bed, and gives staff a working surface during bedside care.
Used in: Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, ICU and HDU, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and more
Options: Common choices are stainless-steel, laminated or ABS tops and fixed or tilting table tops.
IV stand About this itemWhat it is: An IV stand, also called a drip stand, is a tall pole with hooks at the top and a wheeled or weighted base.
How it is used: It holds bottles or bags of intravenous fluids above the patient so fluids can flow into a vein, in wards, ICUs and procedure areas.
Used in: Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, ICU and HDU, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and more
Options: Buyers choose between two-hook and four-hook tops, fixed or height-adjustable poles, and steel or chrome finish.
Nursing station counter with chairs About this itemWhat it is: A nursing station counter is a desk-like work counter, usually with storage and a writing surface, supplied with chairs for nursing staff.
How it is used: It serves as the central point in each ward or ICU where nurses keep records, monitor patients, store supplies and coordinate care.
Used in: Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, ICU and HDU, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and more
Options: Buyers choose the counter size and shape, laminate or solid-surface tops, and number of chairs.
Crash cart About this itemWhat it is: A crash cart is a wheeled cabinet with labelled drawers and shelves that holds emergency drugs, airway items and resuscitation equipment in one place.
How it is used: It is kept ready in emergency, ICU, labour room and other clinical areas so staff can quickly bring everything needed during a cardiac arrest or emergency.
Used in: Cardiology, Dermatology, Emergency / casualty, General Medicine, ICU and HDU, Labour room, Palliative Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and more
Options: Buyers choose between steel and ABS bodies, number of drawers, and accessories such as a defibrillator shelf, cylinder holder or CPR board.
Drug trolley About this itemWhat it is: A drug trolley is a wheeled cabinet with drawers and compartments, often lockable, for storing and moving medicines.
How it is used: It is used in ICUs and wards to carry medicines to patients' beds during medicine rounds and keep them organised and secure.
Used in: ICU and HDU
Options: Buyers choose the number of drawers, locking type, and steel or ABS construction.
Instrument trolley About this itemWhat it is: An instrument trolley is a wheeled cart, usually stainless steel, with one or more flat shelves for laying out instruments.
How it is used: It holds instruments and supplies close to the work area during procedures, deliveries, ICU care and autopsies, and is moved between areas as needed.
Used in: Forensic Medicine, ICU and HDU, Labour room
Options: Buyers choose the size, number of shelves, and with or without a railing or drawer.
How Unnat Exports helps with ICU and HDU
- One list, one quotation
Every item for ICU and HDU, from equipment to furniture, quoted together, item-wise, with GST shown.
- Matched to the documents
Item names follow the wording used in NMC and government planning documents, so your list reads the way inspectors expect.
- Help with specifications
Not sure which model or size? Our team goes through the options with you before quoting.
- Supply across India
Delivery and installation for your city are confirmed in the quotation.
Before you finalise your ICU and HDU list
- Check your MBBS intake and any PG seats; several quantities scale with them.
- Compare the list with the current official norms for your college. The table above shows which items the documents name.
- Measure the rooms, labs or wards so furniture and equipment fit.
- Decide which items you already have and which need replacing.
- Note any tender or department specifications you must follow.
Send this checklist with your list and we will quote against it.
Common questions
What does Unnat Exports supply for the ICU and HDU department?
Items from the equipment, general icu groups on this page, plus furniture for the Furniture. Most of them fall under critical care, emergency & respiratory support, hospital furniture & patient handling, diagnostic instruments, vital signs & weighing.
Do I have to buy everything on this list?
No. The list shows items commonly bought for this department. You choose the items and quantities you need; every quantity box starts empty.
Do you also supply furniture for the ICU and HDU department?
Yes. This page lists furniture for the furniture. Tell us your room sizes in the note box if you need custom sizes.
Is this the official list of requirements?
No. It is a planning list to help you prepare your purchase. Please check the current official norms that apply to your college, such as the National Medical Commission documents, before you finalise quantities.
How do I get a quotation for ICU and HDU?
Open the list builder, tick the items, type your quantities and send the list. You can also send the list you already have on WhatsApp at 94674 67836.
Can you help me choose models and specifications?
Yes. When you send your list, tick “I need help choosing specifications” and our team will call you to go through the options before quoting.
Ready to get a quotation?
Tick what you need, type your quantities, and send the list to Unnat Exports. Or just message us on WhatsApp.