MICU
Medical Intensive Care Unit
For patients with severe medical conditions — pneumonia, sepsis, organ failure, diabetic emergencies, and poisoning cases requiring continuous monitoring.
23 beds
Specialised ICU Units
Five Dedicated Intensive Care Units Under One Roof
KG Hospital operates Five distinct ICUs, each designed and staffed for a specific patient population. This specialisation ensures that whether you have a heart attack, surgical complication, premature newborn, or stroke, your loved one receives targeted expertise — not generic critical care.
SICU
Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Post-operative care for major surgeries — abdominal, thoracic, vascular, orthopaedic, and trauma cases needing invasive monitoring post-procedure.
9 beds
CICU
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Dedicated to heart attack (MI), unstable angina, arrhythmias, post-cardiac surgery recovery, and advanced heart failure with IABP/ECMO support.
13+ beds
NICU
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Level III NICU caring for premature babies from 26 weeks gestation, low-birth-weight newborns, neonatal sepsis, and respiratory distress syndrome.
20+ incubators
Advanced Life-Support Technology
Equipment & Monitoring Systems at KG Hospital ICU
Every bed in our ICU is equipped with bedside multi-parameter monitors, invasive haemodynamic tracking, and networked to a central nursing station. Below are our key technologies — each chosen to maximise patient survival and reduce complications.
Life Support
ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
Temporary heart-lung bypass machine for patients with severe cardiac or respiratory failure unresponsive to conventional therapy. Available 24/7 with a dedicated ECMO team.
Renal Support
CRRT — Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Gentle, round-the-clock kidney support for haemodynamically unstable ICU patients with acute kidney injury — safer than standard intermittent haemodialysis in critical illness.
Respiratory
High-End Mechanical Ventilators
ICU-grade ventilators with lung-protective ventilation modes (ARDS Net protocol), HFOV, and non-invasive BiPAP/CPAP. One ventilator per bed ensures zero wait time.
Cardiac
IABP — Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
Mechanical cardiac assist device used in cardiogenic shock and high-risk cardiac procedures. Reduces cardiac workload while supporting coronary perfusion.
Neuro
Continuous EEG & ICP Monitoring
24-hour electroencephalography for detecting non-convulsive seizures and intracranial pressure monitoring for brain injury patients — critical for neuro-ICU management.
Rapid Diagnosis
Bedside Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)
Blood gas analysis, IL-6, lactate, troponin, and coagulation results within 5 minutes at the bedside — eliminating delays in treatment decisions for sepsis and ACS.
Imaging
Bedside Ultrasound (POCUS)
Point-of-care ultrasound used by intensivists to assess cardiac function, guide central line placement, detect pleural effusions, and monitor lung aeration — without moving the patient.
Nutrition
Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition Protocols
Dedicated ICU dietitians and smart infusion pumps ensure every patient receives calorie and protein targets within 24 hours of admission, reducing ICU length of stay.
Evidence-Based Care Protocols
How We Deliver Consistent, Safe Critical Care
Our ICU follows internationally validated protocols endorsed by the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and adapted to Indian patient populations. Standardised bundles reduce infections, complications, and mortality.
01
Sepsis Surviving Campaign Bundle
Blood cultures drawn → broad-spectrum antibiotics within 1 hour → lactate measured → IV fluids titrated. Hour-1 bundle compliance reduces sepsis mortality significantly.
- →Lactate-guided resuscitation
- →Early goal-directed therapy (EGDT)
- →Vasopressor escalation protocol
02
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Bundle
KG Hospital maintains VAP rates well below national benchmarks through head-of-bed elevation, oral care, daily sedation holidays, and daily extubation readiness assessment.
- →30–45° head elevation
- →Daily SBT (Spontaneous Breathing Trial)
- →Sub-glottic suctioning ETT
03
ABCDEF Bundle (ICU Liberation)
Awakening and Breathing Coordination, Delirium monitoring, Early Mobility and Family engagement — proven to reduce ICU delirium, ventilator days, and PTSD after critical illness.
- →CAM-ICU delirium screening (twice daily)
- →Early physiotherapy from Day 1
- →Light sedation (RASS −1 to 0) targets
04
Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection (CLABSI) Bundle
Maximal sterile barrier during insertion, chlorhexidine skin prep, optimal site selection, and daily line-necessity assessment keep our CLABSI rate among the lowest in Tamil Nadu.
- →Ultrasound-guided line insertion
- → CLABSI Care Bundle
ICU Admission & Triage
When Should a Patient Be Admitted to ICU?
ICU admission is recommended when a patient's condition is life-threatening or rapidly deteriorating and requires interventions not safely performed in a general ward. Our emergency triage team assesses every patient within 5 minutes of arrival.
⚠ Immediate ICU Admission Required
Cardiac arrest or post-resuscitation care
Respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation
Septic shock with multi-organ dysfunction
Acute myocardial infarction with complications
Stroke with decreased consciousness (GCS ≤ 8)
Severe head trauma with brain injury
Acute liver failure with encephalopathy
Diabetic ketoacidosis with altered sensorium
Post major surgery (cardiac, thoracic, hepatic)
● Close Monitoring (Step-Down / HDU)
Stable but high-risk post-operative patients
Controlled arrhythmias requiring telemetry
Pneumonia with moderate hypoxia (SpO₂ 88–93%)
Controlled drug overdose, responsive patient
Hypertensive urgency being titrated
GI bleed, haemodynamically stable
Post-procedure monitoring (cardiac catheterisation)
🚑 How to Access Emergency ICU Admission
Call 0422-4042121 or bring the patient directly to our Emergency Department. Our triage nurse will score using the NEWS2 (National Early Warning Score) and escalate to the intensivist on call within minutes. Ambulance coordination available 24/7.
Family & Visitor Support
Supporting Families Through Critical Illness
Having a loved one in the ICU is one of the most stressful experiences a family can face. KG Hospital's family-centred care model ensures you are kept informed, supported, and involved in the care journey — without compromising patient safety.
What We Provide for ICU Families
- Daily physician briefing — doctor updates family once per day on patient progress
- Dedicated family waiting lounge with refreshments adjacent to each ICU
- Medical social worker support for financial counselling and insurance claims
- Chaplaincy and emotional support services available on request
- Discharge planning counsellor to prepare caregivers before patient leaves ICU
Frequently Asked Questions
ICU — Common Questions Answered
What types of ICUs are available at KG Hospital?
KG Hospital has Five specialised ICUs: Medical ICU (MICU) for general critical illness, Surgical ICU (SICU) for post-operative care, Cardiac ICU (CICU) for heart conditions, Neonatal ICU (NICU) for premature and sick newborns, and Neurological ICU (NRICU) for stroke and brain injury patients. Each unit has its own specialist intensivist team present 24/7.
Is ECMO treatment available at KG Hospital ICU?
Yes. KG Hospital's ICU has a fully operational ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) programme with a dedicated team of cardiac surgeons, perfusionists, and critical care specialists. ECMO is used for patients with severe cardiac failure (cardiogenic shock) or respiratory failure (severe ARDS) that does not respond to conventional ventilator therapy. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What are the visiting hours for the ICU?
ICU visiting hours are 10:00–11:00 AM and 5:00–6:00 PM daily, limited to 2 visitors at a time to protect patient recovery. For critically ill patients, special visits outside these hours can be arranged by speaking to the ICU nurse-in-charge or calling 0422-4042121.
Is CRRT (continuous kidney support) available in the ICU?
Yes. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) is available bedside in all KG Hospital ICUs. CRRT is preferred over standard intermittent haemodialysis in haemodynamically unstable patients because it gently and continuously removes toxins and excess fluid without causing sudden blood pressure drops. It is operated by trained nephrology nurses and supervised by our nephrologist-intensivist team.
How quickly can a patient be admitted to KG Hospital ICU in an emergency?
Our Emergency Department is open 24/7 with a dedicated triage nurse who assesses every patient within 5 minutes of arrival using the NEWS2 early warning score. Critical patients are transferred directly from Emergency to the appropriate ICU bed within minutes. You can also pre-alert our team by calling 0422-4042121 while the patient is in transit so we can prepare the ICU bay.
What insurance plans are accepted for ICU treatment at KG Hospital?
KG Hospital accepts all major insurance providers and TPA (Third Party Administrator) networks including Star Health, New India Assurance, United India, HDFC ERGO, Religare, and government schemes including Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) and Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY). Our dedicated insurance helpdesk is available to assist families with pre-authorisation and claims. Call 0422-4042121 for the complete list.
