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Lucknow's most comprehensive intensivist-led ICU complex — MICU, SICU, Cardiac ICU, Neuro ICU, NICU and PICU operating around the clock, supported by a full anaesthesia, pain-management and rapid-response team.
Board-certified intensivists and anaesthesiologists trained at premier institutions — providing specialist-led critical care every hour of every day.
Our multi-specialty ICU complex is designed for the full spectrum of critical illness — with dedicated units, around-the-clock intensivist coverage, and nurse-to-patient ratios that meet national standards.
Manages severe medical emergencies including multi-organ failure, septic shock, respiratory failure and complex metabolic crises. Intensivist-led 24/7 with 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio.
Dedicated post-operative intensive care for major surgical patients — abdominal, thoracic, orthopaedic and transplant. Closely integrated with all operating theatres.
Specialised care for acute MI, cardiogenic shock, post-cardiac surgery and life-threatening arrhythmias — backed by the Institute of Cardiac Sciences.
ICP monitoring, post-neurosurgery care, stroke thrombolysis and management of GBS, status epilepticus and traumatic brain injury — linked to our Neurosciences Institute.
Dedicated care for preterm and critically ill newborns — infant ventilators, phototherapy, surfactant therapy and continuous monitoring, staffed by neonatologists round the clock.
High-acuity care for critically ill children beyond the neonatal period — respiratory failure, febrile seizures, DKA and post-paediatric surgery, supported by Paediatrics & Neonatology.
Step-down unit bridging ICU and general ward — for patients needing continuous monitoring but not full intensive ventilatory support. Enables efficient ICU capacity management.
Dedicated isolation bays with negative-pressure ventilation for immunocompromised and infectious patients — essential for MDR organisms and pandemic preparedness.
Cutting-edge life-support and monitoring technology is the backbone of effective critical care. Every ICU bed at Charak Hospital is equipped with multi-parameter bedside monitoring, and the central nurses' station provides simultaneous surveillance of all patients. Our technology investments ensure our intensivists have every diagnostic and therapeutic tool they need — at the bedside, around the clock.
The department is supported by our 24/7 in-house laboratory, NABL-certified blood bank with rapid cross-matching, portable X-ray and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) at the bedside, and direct access to our CT scanner and interventional radiology suite for time-critical diagnoses.
Charak Hospital's critical care unit offers a range of advanced organ-support and extracorporeal procedures normally available only at large tertiary centres — bringing top-tier critical care to Lucknow.
When the heart or lungs fail beyond conventional support, ECMO takes over oxygenation externally. VV-ECMO supports severe ARDS and respiratory failure; VA-ECMO supports cardiac failure and refractory cardiogenic shock. Used as a bridge to recovery or transplant.
Last-Resort Life SupportFor haemodynamically unstable ICU patients with acute kidney injury (AKI), CRRT runs 24 hours/day to gently remove fluid and toxins without the blood-pressure swings of standard dialysis. Essential for fluid overload, severe electrolyte disturbances and MODS.
24-Hour Kidney SupportFor stable ICU patients needing renal support, conventional intermittent haemodialysis (IHD) and Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis (SLED) are available. Our nephrology team works alongside intensivists to choose the right modality for each patient's clinical state.
Renal Replacement TherapyA catheter-based device placed in the aorta that reduces cardiac workload and improves coronary perfusion. Used in cardiogenic shock, high-risk PCI, unstable angina and as post-cardiac surgery support. Managed by our cardiac-critical care team in the CICU.
Cardiac Mechanical SupportAlso called therapeutic hypothermia, TTM lowers core body temperature to 32–36 °C after cardiac arrest to reduce brain injury from oxygen deprivation. Our protocol covers surface cooling, maintenance and controlled rewarming, with continuous neurological monitoring.
Neuroprotection Post-ArrestPlacing a mechanically ventilated patient face-down for 16+ hours redistributes lung perfusion and significantly reduces mortality in moderate-severe ARDS. Our trained nursing and physiotherapy teams execute proning sessions safely with specialised turn-sheets and positioning aids.
Lung-Protective StrategyRemoves circulating antibodies, immune complexes and toxins from the blood by separating and replacing plasma. Indicated in TTP, Guillain-Barré syndrome, myasthenic crisis, autoimmune encephalitis, HELLP syndrome, and certain drug toxicities.
PlasmapheresisBeyond standard ventilation: HFNC (High-Flow Nasal Cannula), CPAP/BiPAP, APRV (Airway Pressure Release Ventilation) for refractory hypoxaemia, lung-protective low-tidal-volume ventilation, and weaning via spontaneous breathing trials (SBT) with T-piece and PS trials.
Beyond Standard VentilatorsComprehensive PAC clinic evaluates risk, optimises co-morbidities and selects the safest anaesthetic plan before any surgery.
TIVA and inhalational GA for all surgical specialties — cardiac, neuro, orthopaedic, laparoscopic, ENT and oncology.
Spinal, epidural, caudal and peripheral nerve blocks — including labour epidurals for pain-free childbirth and joint-replacement anaesthesia.
Specialist anaesthesia for high-risk obstetric emergencies, C-sections, and critically ill infants/children including neonatal surgery.
Rapid-recovery anaesthesia protocols enabling same-day discharge for appropriate surgical patients — reducing hospital stay and cost.
Post-operative multimodal analgesia, patient-controlled analgesia (PCA), nerve blocks and a dedicated chronic-pain consultation service.
ICU admission is required when a patient's condition threatens life or organ function and cannot be safely managed in a general ward. Below are the primary categories we manage — and the specific warning signs that trigger ICU transfer.
All ICU and anaesthesia protocols conform to National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers standards — the gold standard for Indian hospitals.
Strict hand-hygiene protocols, ventilator-bundle compliance, catheter-associated infection prevention, daily antibiotic stewardship rounds and active surveillance cultures.
Empanelled with major insurers and TPAs — CGHS, PMJAY / Ayushman Bharat and corporate health schemes. Our billing team handles pre-authorisation and claim processing.
Daily family briefings, scheduled intensivist consultations, structured visiting hours, social-support staff for accommodation queries, and emotional-support resources.
The Department of Critical Care & Anaesthesia at Charak Hospital, Lucknow, is the clinical nerve-centre for the hospital's most acutely ill patients. Established to meet the growing demand for specialist-led intensive care across central Uttar Pradesh, the department operates Lucknow's most comprehensive multi-unit ICU complex — serving patients referred from across the region who require a level of care unavailable elsewhere.
Our philosophy is simple: every critically ill patient deserves a dedicated intensivist, not just a rotating ward doctor. Each ICU unit is led by a full-time consultant intensivist present in-house 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Bedside rounds occur twice daily as standard, with additional urgent assessments triggered by any deterioration in monitored parameters. This model of care — intensivist-led, protocol-driven and evidence-based — consistently produces better outcomes than traditional consultant-at-a-distance models and is central to everything we do.
We follow internationally validated protocols — including Surviving Sepsis Campaign bundles, ARDS Network lung-protective ventilation strategies, FAST-HUG daily checklists (Feeding, Analgesia, Sedation, Thromboembolic prophylaxis, Head-of-bed elevation, Ulcer prophylaxis, Glycaemic control) and early mobilisation programmes. These are not aspirational guidelines; they are embedded into the daily workflow of every nurse, resident and consultant in our unit. Antibiotic stewardship rounds occur daily to minimise resistance emergence and optimise treatment for every infectious episode.
Family involvement is an equally important part of our model. We recognise that an ICU admission is one of the most frightening experiences any family can face. Our team is trained to communicate honestly and compassionately — providing daily structured updates, welcoming questions, and ensuring that families are partners in the care plan, not bystanders.
For life-threatening emergencies, call our 24/7 helpline: 0522-666-4444. Our triage team is available at all times and can mobilise the rapid-response code-blue team within minutes to any part of the hospital. For patients arriving by ambulance, call ahead so we can prepare the receiving bay, alert the relevant ICU, and have blood products and resuscitation equipment standing by on arrival. Inter-hospital transfers are coordinated directly by our intensivists — we provide clinical advice to the referring team during transfer and ensure seamless handover at the ICU door. For community emergencies, dial 108 for the government ambulance service.
Our "golden-hour" awareness campaigns emphasise that early intervention — within the first 60 minutes of a cardiac event, stroke or trauma — dramatically improves survival. If you or someone you know is experiencing chest pain, facial drooping, sudden limb weakness, loss of consciousness, difficulty breathing or a major injury, do not wait. Call immediately.
The Advanced Critical Care Unit (CCU) at Charak Hospital Lucknow provides specialized care for patients who are critically ill or have life-threatening conditions. This includes:
Admission to the CCU is based on medical necessity and is typically decided by the attending physician. Patients may be transferred from the emergency room, surgery, or other hospital departments. Patients who require immediate and intensive medical care due to the severity of their condition are prioritized for admission.
Family members can expect:
The medical staff in the CCU are highly trained professionals with specialized skills to handle critical cases. This includes:
The CCU team works closely with other departments and healthcare providers to ensure a smooth transition for patients as they are discharged. This includes:
The Advanced Critical Care Unit at Charak Hospital Lucknow is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to critically ill patients and supporting their families during this challenging time. If you have any specific questions or concerns, the hospital staff is always available to provide further information and guidance.
Our critical care team works in close partnership with these specialties to deliver seamless, whole-patient care.
