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NICU / SNCU
These are the items commonly listed for the NICU / SNCU department. Tick the ones you need in your list and add your own quantities.
- 19items listed
- 1groups
- 19named in official documents
19 items in 1 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
19 of 19 items on this page are named in IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark). 0 have a figure that depends on MBBS seats.
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.
Neonatal
19 items
Open-care radiant warmer IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: An open bed for a newborn with an overhead heater that keeps the baby warm while staff can easily reach the baby.
How it is used: Used in labour rooms and newborn units to keep newborns warm immediately after birth and during resuscitation and procedures.
Used in: Labour room, NICU / SNCU
Options: Options include servo (automatic skin temperature) or manual control, and built-in resuscitation or phototherapy add-ons.
Neonatal resuscitation equipment IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A set of equipment used to help newborns start breathing at birth, typically a self-inflating bag and masks, suction devices, airways and a laryngoscope.
How it is used: Used in NICUs, SNCUs and labour rooms during newborn resuscitation, and for skills training of students and staff.
Used in: NICU / SNCU
Options: Sets may be bought as complete kits or individual items, with silicone or PVC bags.
Pulse oximeter with neonatal probe IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A device that measures oxygen level in the blood and pulse rate through a small sensor clipped or wrapped on a baby's hand or foot.
How it is used: Used in NICUs and SNCUs to check and monitor oxygen levels in newborns, including babies on oxygen or breathing support.
Used in: NICU / SNCU
Options: Options include hand-held, tabletop or bedside models, with reusable or disposable neonatal probes.
Multipara monitor with neonatal leads IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A bedside monitor that tracks several vital signs at once, such as heart rate, oxygen level, breathing, temperature and blood pressure, fitted with newborn-sized leads and sensors.
How it is used: Used in NICUs and SNCUs to continuously watch the condition of sick newborns and alert staff to changes.
Used in: NICU / SNCU
Options: Monitors vary in screen size, number of measured parameters and central station connectivity.
Syringe pump IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About 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.
LED phototherapy (single surface) IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A light unit with blue LED lamps placed above a baby to treat newborn jaundice, with light coming from one side only.
How it is used: Used in NICUs and SNCUs to lower bilirubin levels in jaundiced newborns, with the baby placed under the light in a cot or warmer.
Used in: NICU / SNCU
Options: Options include stand-mounted or overhead types, adjustable height and timer displays.
Nebuliser IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A device that turns liquid medicine into a fine mist that the patient breathes in through a mask or mouthpiece.
How it is used: Used in wards, respiratory, dialysis and newborn units to give inhaled medicines to patients with breathing problems such as asthma.
Used in: Dialysis, NICU / SNCU, Pulmonary Medicine, Wards
Options: Buyers choose between compressor (jet), ultrasonic and mesh nebulisers.
Portable LED standing light IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A mobile floor-standing lamp with LED bulbs that can be moved and angled where light is needed.
How it is used: Used in newborn units to light the baby during examination and bedside procedures such as placing IV lines.
Used in: NICU / SNCU
Options: Options include adjustable height, flexible neck and brightness control.
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.
Neonatal BP cuff IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A small inflatable blood pressure cuff made to fit a newborn's arm or leg, connected to a monitor or BP device.
How it is used: Used in NICUs and SNCUs with a monitor or BP device to measure blood pressure in newborns.
Used in: NICU / SNCU
Options: Cuffs come in several newborn sizes and as reusable or single-use disposable types.
Digital baby weighing scale IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: An electronic scale made for weighing babies, with a shaped tray to hold the baby and a digital display that shows the weight.
How it is used: Used in NICUs and SNCUs to weigh newborns regularly and track weight gain, which guides feeding and care.
Used in: NICU / SNCU
Options: Options include different tray designs, battery or mains power, and hold or tare functions.
Infantometer IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A measuring board for babies and young children who cannot stand, with a fixed headboard and a sliding footboard to read length.
How it is used: Used in paediatrics, newborn units and community medicine to measure infant length for growth charts and nutrition assessment.
Used in: Community Medicine, NICU / SNCU, Paediatrics
Options: Options include wooden, plastic or aluminium boards and portable folding designs.
Transcutaneous bilirubinometer IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A hand-held device that estimates jaundice level by shining light on the baby's skin, without taking blood.
How it is used: Used in NICUs, SNCUs and postnatal wards to screen newborns for jaundice and decide which babies need a blood test.
Used in: NICU / SNCU
Bubble CPAP with compressor IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A bubble CPAP system with its own air compressor, giving babies continuous gentle air pressure through nasal prongs or a mask.
How it is used: Used in NICUs and SNCUs to support newborns with breathing difficulty, especially where piped medical air is not available.
Used in: NICU / SNCU
Options: Models differ in blender type, humidifier and the nasal interfaces supplied.
Transport incubator IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A portable enclosed baby bed that keeps a newborn warm and protected while being moved, often with oxygen and monitoring support.
How it is used: Used to move sick or premature babies safely between labour rooms, newborn units, other departments and other hospitals.
Used in: NICU / SNCU, Neonatology, Paediatrics
Options: Options include built-in ventilator or monitor, battery backup and ambulance mounting.
Beds for mothers (SNCU) IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: Hospital beds placed in or next to a newborn care unit so mothers can stay near their admitted babies.
How it is used: Used in SNCUs and NICUs to support breastfeeding, kangaroo mother care and mother involvement while the baby is being treated.
Used in: NICU / SNCU
Options: Buyers choose between plain fixed beds, semi-Fowler beds with adjustable backrests, and beds with side rails and mattresses.
Irradiance meter IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A hand-held meter that measures how strong the light from a phototherapy unit is at the level where the baby lies.
How it is used: Used in newborn units and by biomedical engineering staff to check that phototherapy lights give enough light to treat jaundice effectively.
Used in: Biomedical Engineering, NICU / SNCU
Options: Meters differ in the light range measured and in whether they suit LED or tube-based phototherapy units.
Vein finder IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A device that shines light on the skin to show veins clearly, making them easier to locate.
How it is used: Used in NICUs and SNCUs to help staff find veins in small babies for cannula insertion and blood sampling.
Used in: NICU / SNCU
Options: Models include hand-held, stand-mounted and infrared projection types.
Oxygen hood IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A clear plastic box placed over a baby's head that holds oxygen-enriched air around the baby.
How it is used: Used in NICUs and SNCUs to give extra oxygen to babies who can breathe on their own but need oxygen support.
Used in: NICU / SNCU
Options: Hoods come in different sizes for newborns and infants.
How Unnat Exports helps with NICU / SNCU
- One list, one quotation
Every item for NICU / SNCU, 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 NICU / SNCU 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 NICU / SNCU department?
Items from the neonatal groups on this page. Most of them fall under obstetrics, gynaecology & neonatal care, critical care, emergency & respiratory support, operation theatre equipment.
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.
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 NICU / SNCU?
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.