Dr.Srinivasa Raju

A practical ₹5–10 lakh LOW-COST ICU model for a rural hospital (2–4 beds), optimized for an MBBS-led setup with safety + scalability . 🏥 💰 LOW-COST RURAL ICU (₹5–10 LAKH) 🎯 DESIGN PRINCIPLE Focus on high-survival, common rural cases Avoid overinvestment in complex ventilator ICU initially Build upgrade-ready system 🧱 1) CORE ICU EQUIPMENT (ESSENTIAL) 🛏️ Per Bed Setup (2–4 beds) 1. Multiparameter Monitor (SpO₂, ECG, NIBP) Qty: 2–4 ₹25k–40k each 👉 ₹50k–1.2L 2. Oxygen System Oxygen concentrator (10L) × 2 ₹40k each 👉 ₹80k (+ backup cylinders ₹20k) 3. BiPAP / NIV Machine ₹60k–1L 👉 Critical for ICU-level care without ventilator 4. Syringe / Infusion Pumps 4–6 units ₹8k–15k each 👉 ₹40k–70k 5. Suction Apparatus ₹8k–15k 👉 ₹10k 6. ICU Beds (basic manual) ₹15k–25k each 👉 ₹30k–1L 2) OPTIONAL (IF BUDGET ALLOWS) 7. Basic Ventilator (entry-level) ₹1.5L–3L 👉 Only if trained staff available 8. Defibrillator ₹70k–1.2L 👉 Recommended 🧰 3) SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE UPS / inverter backup → ₹50k–...