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Respiratory ICU (RICU)

24×7 critical care with ventilator, BiPAP/CPAP and continuous monitoring by trained intensivists.

About this service

A dedicated Respiratory ICU staffed 24×7 by trained intensivists and respiratory therapists — for patients with acute respiratory failure, severe pneumonia, COPD/asthma exacerbations, ARDS and post-operative respiratory support.

  • Invasive and non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP / CPAP)
  • Continuous multi-parameter monitoring
  • In-house ABG, X-ray, ECG and pathology
  • Strict infection-control protocols

About Respiratory ICU (RICU) at Samarth Chest Hospital, Bharuch

Our dedicated Respiratory Intensive Care Unit (RICU) is a 24×7 facility for critically ill chest patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation (NIV/BiPAP), high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) or continuous high-dependency oxygen therapy. RICU care is led by a pulmonologist supported by trained critical-care nursing.

Who typically needs this

  • Severe pneumonia with respiratory failure
  • Acute exacerbation of COPD or asthma
  • Type 1 or Type 2 respiratory failure
  • Post-operative respiratory support
  • Severe post-COVID hypoxia
  • Complicated pleural sepsis or empyema

How to prepare

  • Emergency admissions are direct via casualty
  • Elective admissions (e.g. planned NIV trial) are booked through OPD
  • Bring all previous ICU/hospital summaries, HRCT and cultures
  • Attendant to remain available for consent and updates

What to expect

  • Continuous cardio-respiratory monitoring
  • Ventilator, NIV, BiPAP and HFNC as clinically indicated
  • ABG, bedside ultrasound and infection workup
  • Daily consultant rounds and family updates
  • Weaning and rehabilitation protocols towards discharge

After the visit

  • Structured step-down from RICU to ward
  • Home-oxygen or NIV prescription if needed
  • Post-discharge pulmonology follow-up plan
  • Nutrition and physiotherapy handover

Why patients in Bharuch choose Samarth Chest Hospital

Frequently asked questions

What conditions are treated in the RICU?

Severe pneumonia, acute exacerbations of COPD/asthma, post-COVID hypoxia, respiratory failure, complicated pleural disease and post-operative respiratory support.

Is family visiting allowed?

Yes, in structured visiting windows. One attendant is allowed to stay outside the unit at all times for updates.

Do you offer NIV/BiPAP at home for chronic patients?

Yes. Stable chronic hypercapnic patients (COPD, overlap syndrome, neuromuscular disease) are discharged on home NIV/BiPAP after in-hospital titration.

How is billing handled?

A daily estimate is shared with the family, and cashless coordination is offered with major TPA/insurance networks.

Can outside patients be shifted to your RICU?

Yes — pre-transfer discussion, ambulance coordination and clinical stabilisation en route are arranged on request.

The information above is educational and does not replace an in-person consultation. For a personalised plan, book with Dr Saurabh Bhatt (MD Pulmonology) at Samarth Chest Hospital & ICU, 4th Floor, RK Casta, Bharuch — call +91 90161 12968 or WhatsApp us.

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