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Published on 12 November 2026
Written by Ardram Staff
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24/7 Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Units (SICU, MICU, NICU, PICU) | Ardram Hospital

Compassionate Care.
Advanced Critical Support.

24/7 Anaesthesia Services & Multi-Disciplinary Intensive Care Units

Nurse caring for a newborn in an incubator in an intensive care unit
  • 24/7 Anaesthesia Services and Critical care support
  • Advanced SICU | MICU | NICU | PICU
  • 24/7 Emergency Assessment, Stabilization & Resuscitation Support

When every second counts, our dedicated critical care team and advanced life-support technology stand ready 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

24/7 Anaesthesia Services & Perioperative Excellence24 Hours Comprehensive Anaesthesia Services

Ensuring maximum safety, painless procedures, and rapid recovery at any hour.
Our Department of Anaesthesiology provides non-stop clinical coverage across surgical suites, emergency theatres, labor rooms, and diagnostic suites. Every procedure is managed using world-class anaesthetic delivery stations and multimodal monitoring.

  • 24/7 Anaesthesia Support for elective and emergency SurgeriesGA, Spinal, Regional anaesthesia. Pre-Anaesthetic Evaluation & Optimisation. Intra-operative management and airway management. Post-op recovery and monitoring.
  • 24/7 Painless Labour & Obstetric AnaesthesiaRound-the-clock Epidural Analgesia ensuring safe, pain-free labor managed directly by specialist anaesthetists.
  • Advanced Regional & Ultrasound-Guided Blocks:Precise nerve blocks for orthopaedic and general surgeries, minimizing post-operative pain and accelerating ambulation.
  • Day-Care & Ambulatory Anaesthesia:Safe sedation protocols designed for quick recovery and minimal hospital stay.
  • Comprehensive Acute Pain Management (APS):Dedicated post-operative pain relief protocols tailored to patient vitals and recovery goals.
Surgical and anaesthesia team operating under theatre lights

The Critical Infrastructure Advantage

DepartmentKey FeaturesClinical Capabilities
Anaesthesia servicesIn-house consultant presence for elective and emergency surgeriesPre-anaesthesia evaluation & optimization
Elective and emergency surgery under GA, Spinal & Regional Anaesthesia.
Painless delivery
SICUHigh-dependency surgical bedsPost-op recovery and hemodynamic support, pain management.
MICUAdvanced multi-organ supportMonitoring & stabilization of critically ill patients. Sepsis protocols. Respiratory failure & Ventilatory Support.
NICULevel-controlled neonatal suitesPreterm care, neonatal CPAP, radiant warmers
PICUChild-specific critical setupsPediatric emergency stabilization, acute airway care

Integrated Support Systems

  • Direct Air & Oxygen Backup:Central medical gas pipeline system (MGPS) with automated reserve switchovers.
  • Zero-Downtime Diagnostics:24/7 Emergency Lab, Ultrasound, and immediate blood cross-matching support.
  • Strict Infection Control:HEPA-filtered laminar airflow units to prevent cross-contamination and hospital-acquired infections (HAI).

Adult Critical Care (MICU & SICU)Specialized Adult Intensive Care Units

Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)

Dedicated to the management of acute, life-threatening medical conditions with continuous sub-specialty oversight:

  • Multi-organ failure, severe sepsis, and septic shock management
  • Advanced acute respiratory failure care (Invasive & Non-invasive mechanical ventilation)
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis, acute renal crises, and severe metabolic emergencies
  • 24/7 bedside arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis
  • Support for patients with a/c medical deterioration.
  • Coordination with Physicians and relevant specialists

Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)

Focused post-operative surveillance and stabilization for high-risk and complex procedures:

  • Comprehensive recovery for major general surgery, laparoscopic, trauma, and orthopaedic interventions
  • Standardized post-surgical sepsis prevention, wound management, and early mobilization protocols
  • 1:1 dedicated nursing care for unstable surgical cases
Intensive care bay with a monitored hospital bed

Paediatric & Neonatal Critical Care (NICU & PICU)

Expert care for our smallest fighters

Dedicated, temperature-controlled, infection-controlled environments designed specifically for neonatal.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Engineered for preterm, low-birth-weight, and critically ill newborns:

  • Advanced Radiant WarmersStable microenvironments minimizing thermal and moisture stress.
  • Neonatal Respiratory Support:Ventilators, CPAP, and high-flow nasal oxygen systems tailored to premature lungs.
  • Specialized Neonatal Protocols:Advanced phototherapy units, and continuous vital monitoring.
  • Infection Control & Family-Centered Care:Strict aseptic protocols with Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) support.

Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Focused critical care for infants, children, and adolescents facing acute illness:

  • Pediatric sepsis, severe pneumonia, acute asthma, and status epilepticus management
  • Child-calibrated emergency drug delivery systems and specialized pediatric ventilators
Nurse tending a newborn baby in an incubator
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This article was compiled by Ardram Staff under the oversight of Ardram Hospital's medical advisory board to provide accurate, up-to-date wellness insights for the community.

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