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Home ICU equipment & setup

Home ICU equipment & setup, explained.

Planning advanced care at home often involves more than a bed and monitor. Use this directory to understand equipment, respiratory support, care visits and everyday supplies before discussing a patient-specific setup with Diagnex.

Explore 33 listed options See Home ICU setups and prices
Illustrative home-care conversation with a doctor and an older Indian patient
Equipment choices and clinical readiness are reviewed for each patient.
Equipment & monitoringBeds, monitors and other devices suited to the confirmed care plan.
Respiratory supportOxygen, suction, BiPAP and ventilator-related items where clinically indicated.
Professional supportNursing, relevant doctor visits and coordination around the home setup.
Understand the options

What goes into a Home ICU plan?

The treating doctor and operational team determine which items are actually necessary. This overview helps families ask the right questions without making a clinical decision on their own.

Bedside essentials

A suitable hospital bed, pressure-relief support, monitoring equipment and a practical room arrangement may be considered according to patient needs.

Breathing and suction

Oxygen equipment, BiPAP, CPAP, suction and ventilator-related devices require a patient-specific assessment and appropriate instructions.

Nursing and supplies

Professional coverage, consumables, equipment upkeep and a clear escalation plan need to be coordinated before care starts.

Detailed service guide

Home ICU Setup: 33 explained options

Home ICU equipment, related home visits and supplies that may form part of a patient-specific setup when clinically appropriate. Open an individual option to understand its purpose, possible context and the questions to ask the care team.

33 options

Beds, monitoring & respiratory equipment20 options
Automatic hospital bedAn electrically adjustable hospital bed can help position a person who needs prolonged bed-based care, assisted transfers or clinician-directed positioning at home.

When might this be discussed?

Often considered for patients with limited mobility or a planned home critical-care arrangement, when the care team has established that the bed is appropriate.

What should you confirm?

Ask about adjustable functions, mattress compatibility, delivery access, electrical needs, safe transfers, rental duration and caregiver training.

Manual hospital bedA manually adjustable hospital bed offers basic positioning and height-related functions without relying on the same electric adjustment controls as an automatic bed.

When might this be discussed?

It may be considered when an appropriate bed is needed for nursing care, post-discharge support or mobility limitations and the required adjustments can be handled safely.

What should you confirm?

Confirm bed dimensions, hand-crank operation, rails, mattress type, moving access and who will assist the patient with changes in position.

Cardiac / multiparameter monitorA multiparameter monitor displays selected physiological measurements, depending on its sensors and configuration; it does not replace an assessment by a clinician.

When might this be discussed?

It may be part of a doctor-planned home monitoring arrangement when more frequent observation is appropriate.

What should you confirm?

Ask which parameters are prescribed, who interprets readings, how alarms will be handled, how sensors are maintained and what the escalation plan is.

Oxygen concentratorAn oxygen concentrator draws in room air and produces oxygen-enriched gas for prescribed oxygen therapy; it is not a general wellness appliance.

When might this be discussed?

It may be considered only when a qualified clinician has assessed a need for supplemental oxygen.

What should you confirm?

Check the prescribed flow and interface, continuous power and backup arrangements, cleaning, fire safety, delivery and who will review oxygen therapy.

Oxygen cylinder (10kg)A medical oxygen cylinder stores oxygen for use with the correct regulator and prescribed delivery setup.

When might this be discussed?

A cylinder may be considered for clinician-directed oxygen therapy or an appropriately planned backup arrangement.

What should you confirm?

Confirm the required medical-grade cylinder type, regulator, flow-meter, expected supply, storage safety, delivery and refill arrangements before use.

Oxygen cylinder stand/trolleyA cylinder stand or trolley helps secure and move a compatible medical oxygen cylinder while reducing the risk of an unsecured cylinder falling.

When might this be discussed?

It is generally assessed alongside a prescribed oxygen-cylinder setup, not as a separate treatment.

What should you confirm?

Check compatibility with cylinder size, safe placement, movement through doorways and who is responsible for handling equipment.

BiPAP machineBiPAP provides two levels of positive airway pressure through a fitted interface, when specifically prescribed for a patient's respiratory needs.

When might this be discussed?

It can be relevant to selected sleep or respiratory conditions, but mode, settings and monitoring must come from the treating clinician.

What should you confirm?

Confirm prescription and device settings, mask fit, humidification if needed, power backup, cleaning and a response plan for intolerance or worsening symptoms.

CPAP machineCPAP provides continuous positive airway pressure and is commonly associated with clinician-diagnosed sleep-related breathing conditions.

When might this be discussed?

It may be appropriate after a medical assessment and device prescription; it is not interchangeable with BiPAP or a ventilator.

What should you confirm?

Discuss prescribed pressure, mask fitting, humidifier needs, cleaning, monitoring and where to seek help if treatment is not tolerated.

VentilatorA ventilator provides assisted breathing according to a prescribed mode and a detailed clinical plan; ventilation is a high-acuity intervention.

When might this be discussed?

Home use is relevant only for carefully selected patients with suitable staffing, training, monitoring, backup and an emergency escalation plan.

What should you confirm?

Clinical suitability, circuit setup, alarms, consumables, power backup, trained coverage and hospital-transfer arrangements must all be verified before consideration.

Important safety consideration: Home ventilation requires specialised assessment, trained support and a documented escalation and backup plan.

Suction machineA suction machine generates controlled negative pressure for prescribed secretion-management procedures performed by suitably trained people.

When might this be discussed?

It may be part of a respiratory or tracheostomy care plan when the treating team has identified a specific clinical need.

What should you confirm?

Confirm the correct equipment and catheters, technique training, hygiene, electrical backup, disposal and which warning signs require urgent attention.

Syringe / infusion pumpAn infusion or syringe pump delivers prescribed fluids or medicines at a controlled rate when a clinician has authorised the therapy.

When might this be discussed?

These devices are relevant only to properly supervised treatment plans and should not be used to self-administer infusions.

What should you confirm?

Confirm the prescription, pump compatibility, trained operator, monitoring, line care, consumables, device alarms and escalation arrangements.

Important safety consideration: Any infusion therapy requires a valid prescription and qualified clinical supervision.

IV standAn IV stand supports compatible prescribed infusion equipment and tubing in an appropriate care setting.

When might this be discussed?

It may be supplied alongside a professionally planned infusion or nursing procedure, rather than being used as a standalone treatment.

What should you confirm?

Review height, stability, wheel locks, room arrangement and compatibility with the prescribed infusion setup.

Air BedAn air bed or air-support system provides a particular mattress or pressure-distribution arrangement, depending on the product.

When might this be discussed?

It may be reviewed for someone who spends long periods in bed, as one part of a broader repositioning and skin-care plan.

What should you confirm?

Confirm mattress fit, safe transfers, power needs, cleaning, skin checks and clinician-recommended pressure-injury prevention measures.

Pressure-relief air mattressA pressure-relief air mattress changes or distributes contact pressure through its air cells to support a clinician-directed skin-protection plan.

When might this be discussed?

It may be considered for people with restricted movement or pressure-injury risk, alongside regular assessment and repositioning.

What should you confirm?

Ask about mattress mode, weight limits, pump noise, power supply, cleaning and the wider nursing plan; a mattress cannot replace skin checks.

Oxygen cylinder refillAn oxygen-cylinder refill service concerns replenishing a compatible medical oxygen cylinder through an appropriate supply process.

When might this be discussed?

It is relevant only when a prescribed cylinder-based oxygen setup is already being used.

What should you confirm?

Confirm cylinder ownership, valve and regulator compatibility, medical-grade source, safe transport, timing and continuity of supply.

Nebulizer machine (with mask)A nebulizer converts prescribed liquid medication into an inhaled mist using a compatible mask or mouthpiece.

When might this be discussed?

It may be used for selected respiratory treatments when medication and technique are prescribed by a healthcare professional.

What should you confirm?

Ask about device compatibility, prescription, cleaning and disinfection, mask fit, consumables and when breathing symptoms need prompt review.

WarmerA clinical warmer is a device category used for a specified warming purpose; the exact product and intended clinical application must be clarified.

When might this be discussed?

Only include it in a plan if the treating team identifies a real need and confirms the correct device.

What should you confirm?

Ask which warmer is offered, the approved patient-use scenario, temperature controls, supervision, electrical safety and maintenance.

Pulse oximeterA pulse oximeter estimates oxygen saturation and pulse rate using a fingertip or other compatible sensor; readings have important limitations.

When might this be discussed?

It can support clinician-directed observation but is not, by itself, a diagnosis or a substitute for assessment of symptoms.

What should you confirm?

Confirm suitable device and sensor, measurement limitations, who reviews trends and what to do when symptoms conflict with a reading.

ThermometerA thermometer measures body temperature using a device-appropriate technique and can support home symptom monitoring.

When might this be discussed?

It may be useful in a prescribed home observation plan, alongside clinical context and other symptoms.

What should you confirm?

Check whether it is digital, infrared or another type, follow the manufacturer's instructions, clean it correctly and discuss concerning trends with the treating team.

Incentive spirometerAn incentive spirometer is a breathing-exercise device sometimes used as part of a clinician-recommended respiratory recovery plan.

When might this be discussed?

It may be suggested after certain hospital stays or for selected rehabilitation needs, but the exercise plan should be personalised.

What should you confirm?

Ask for professional instruction on proper use, frequency, comfort limits and when to stop and seek advice for breathing symptoms.

Visits & checks at home3 options
Physiotherapy session at homeA home physiotherapy visit involves assessment and guided movement or rehabilitation within the physiotherapist's professional scope.

When might this be discussed?

It may be considered for mobility limitations, deconditioning or rehabilitation after illness, surgery or injury when home visits are suitable.

What should you confirm?

Share the referral or discharge advice, mobility aids, falls history and goals; confirm the therapist's qualifications and visit structure.

Doctor home visitA doctor home visit provides a professional consultation at the patient's location when home assessment is appropriate and a clinician is available.

When might this be discussed?

It can be useful when the patient has difficulty travelling or when an examination at home is considered suitable.

What should you confirm?

Explain the main concern, share medicines and prior reports as requested, and confirm the doctor's credentials, fee, scope and response time.

Blood glucose check (glucometer)A glucometer gives a point-in-time capillary blood-glucose reading using compatible strips and an appropriate sampling technique.

When might this be discussed?

It may support a diabetes-care plan prescribed by the treating clinician, alongside symptoms and longer-term measurements.

What should you confirm?

Confirm device and strip compatibility, sampling hygiene, results recording and who should review readings; treatment changes require professional advice.

Consumables & supplies10 options
Oxygen maskAn oxygen mask is a delivery interface used with an appropriately prescribed oxygen source and flow setup.

When might this be discussed?

Different masks suit different clinical needs, so the type must be selected by the treating team.

What should you confirm?

Confirm mask style and size, oxygen prescription, connections, replacement needs, hygiene and signs of discomfort or poor fit.

Nasal cannulaA nasal cannula is a small tubing interface for prescribed supplemental oxygen delivered through the nostrils.

When might this be discussed?

It may be appropriate for selected patients who need oxygen and can tolerate this interface under the prescribed plan.

What should you confirm?

Ask about fit, skin protection, tubing length, hygiene, replacement and flow compatibility; do not choose flow based on comfort alone.

Suction catheterA suction catheter is a sterile or appropriately supplied consumable used during clinician-directed airway or secretion suction.

When might this be discussed?

Correct size and technique depend on the patient, airway type and professional instructions.

What should you confirm?

Confirm catheter specifications, single-use requirements, clean handling, trained operator and disposal; improper suction can cause harm.

BiPAP / CPAP maskA BiPAP or CPAP mask forms the interface between the patient and the prescribed positive-airway-pressure device.

When might this be discussed?

Correct fit matters for comfort, leak management and safe delivery of therapy.

What should you confirm?

Confirm device compatibility, size, cushion style, cleaning, skin irritation and replacement schedules with the respiratory team.

Ventilator circuitA ventilator circuit connects a prescribed ventilator to the patient's respiratory interface and forms part of an integrated system.

When might this be discussed?

Circuit selection and changes belong to a supervised ventilation plan with infection-control requirements.

What should you confirm?

Check equipment compatibility, humidification needs, replacement protocol, monitoring, alarms and who is authorised to change components.

HME / bacterial filterA heat-and-moisture exchanger or bacterial filter is a respiratory circuit consumable chosen for a particular clinical and device setup.

When might this be discussed?

It may support humidification or filtration in compatible respiratory equipment, depending on the care plan.

What should you confirm?

Ask which specification is required, when replacement is needed, and who will monitor for resistance, moisture or circuit problems.

Disposable underpadsDisposable underpads protect bedding and surfaces during care and can support hygiene for patients with limited mobility or continence needs.

When might this be discussed?

They may be used during nursing, toileting and routine patient-care activities.

What should you confirm?

Confirm absorbency and size, frequency of changes, skin-care precautions, safe disposal and whether other continence supports are needed.

Examination glovesExamination gloves are protective consumables used for appropriate tasks as part of infection-prevention practice.

When might this be discussed?

The type, size and required sterility depend on the procedure and professional guidance.

What should you confirm?

Check glove material, latex sensitivity, correct sizing, single-use handling and whether sterile gloves are required for the task.

SyringesSyringes are clinical consumables used in specifically prescribed injection, aspiration or administration processes.

When might this be discussed?

They should be selected only for an authorised procedure by an appropriately trained professional.

What should you confirm?

Confirm appropriate volume and tip, sterile supply, single-use requirements, sharps disposal and that medicines and doses are prescribed.

Dressing kitA dressing kit contains selected sterile or clean supplies for a specific wound-care procedure, depending on its contents.

When might this be discussed?

It may be used during clinician-directed wound dressing when appropriate materials have been selected for the wound.

What should you confirm?

Ask what the kit contains, whether sterile technique is required, who performs the dressing, waste disposal and the review schedule.

Important: This is a browse-and-enquire catalogue, not a self-service treatment selection or a confirmed booking. Commercial terms, necessary prescriptions and appropriate location are discussed with the care team.
Information to support a safer conversation

These descriptions explain existing catalogue entries, not diagnoses or confirmed home services. The treating professional determines clinical suitability, and Diagnex confirms the available care setting and terms.

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Plan with confidence

Before equipment is arranged

Prepare the information that helps the care team review suitability, room needs and practical logistics.

  1. 01

    Share the discharge or care plan

    Keep the treating doctor's instructions, current prescription and required monitoring information available.

  2. 02

    Review the home environment

    Discuss room access, safe equipment placement, reliable power and backup requirements.

  3. 03

    Confirm service scope

    Review what is rented or purchased, the staffing needs, delivery logistics and quoted commercial terms.

  4. 04

    Agree on clinical oversight

    Make sure the treating team confirms responsibilities, follow-up and when hospital escalation is needed.

Frequently asked questions

Questions before you enquire.

Find the right page and know what to discuss with the team before an appointment or setup is confirmed.

Can I order an ICU setup from the directory alone?

No. The directory explains available categories. A home ICU arrangement needs a patient-specific quotation and review of clinical suitability, equipment, staffing and logistics.

Does every patient need a ventilator or oxygen concentrator?

No. The treating clinician determines whether any respiratory device is necessary and appropriate. A home ICU plan should never be selected just from an equipment checklist.

Where can I see rental prices and plan lengths?

Open the main Home ICU Setup page for the existing equipment selection interface, indicative 15-day and 30-day rates and quotation enquiry.

Next step

Need a complete Home ICU setup?

Move from the equipment directory to the existing Home ICU planner to explore rates and request a quotation based on the patient's needs.

See Home ICU setups and prices