ICU at Home for COPD and Respiratory Patients

ICU at Home for COPD & Chronic Respiratory Patients — Breathe Easier in Gurgaon

Updated: July 2025 — Gurgaon has India’s third‑highest COPD emergency‑room load (NCR Pulmonology Registry 2024). With pollution, dust from rapid construction, and seasonal viruses, respiratory patients bounce in and out of hospital ICUs. But they don’t have to.

This guide explains how AtHomeCare’s Home‑ICU team → brings oxygen, BiPAP/CPAP, ventilators, and ICU‑trained nurses into your living‑room so you can avoid infections, high bills, and sleepless nights.

1 | COPD 101 — Why Breathing Becomes a Battle

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Airways narrow, alveoli lose elasticity, and the body starves for oxygen. Key stats from Medanta‑Gurugram:

• 30 % of COPD patients admitted to ICU in 2024 were readmitted within 60 days.
• Average stay cost: ₹46 000/day in a private ICU vs ₹19 000/day with home ICU rental.

2 | Who Should Consider an ICU at Home?

1. ⚠️ SpO₂ < 88 % off oxygen
2. ⚠️ Two or more hospital admissions in 6 months
3. ⚠️ Dependent on night‑time BiPAP/CPAP
4. ⚠️ Severe emphysema with CO₂ retention
5. ⚠️ Palliative/end‑stage lung failure wanting dignity at home

If any apply, call +91 99108 23218 for a free respiratory assessment.

3 | Every Tool Your Lungs Need — Delivered in 4–6 Hours

Need only oxygen or BiPAP? Check our quick‑rent options on Medical Equipment Rental →

4 | ICU‑Trained Respiratory Nurses & Therapists

• 🩺 Chest physiotherapy 2×/day (percussion, vibration, ACBT)
• 🧪 Arterial blood gas sampling at home (tie‑up with lab home collection)
• 💉 IV steroids, antibiotics & bronchodilator nebulization
• 📈 Hourly SpO₂/respiratory rate charting shared via AtHomeCare app

Choose 12‑hr or 24‑hr nursing plans → across DLF, Sohna Rd, or Manesar.

5 | Crisis? Follow Our “5‑Breath Rule”

1. Patient feels gasping or accessory‑muscle breathing.
2. Nurse checks SpO₂. If < 88 %, switch to non‑rebreather mask @ 10 L/min.
3. If no rise ≥ 2 % within 5 breaths → activate portable ventilator.
4. Simultaneously alert AtHomeCare duty doctor (24×7 hotline).
5. Prepare ambulance tie‑up with Medanta/Apollo only if SpO₂ stays < 85 % after 10 min on vent.

6 | Diet & Pulmonary Rehab — Breathing Starts in the Kitchen

Registered dietitians craft meals that lower CO₂ production:

• 🥗 40 % complex carbs, 30 % lean protein, 30 % healthy fats
• 🟢 Anti‑inflammatory foods: turmeric, ginger, omega‑3 walnuts
• 🚰 Hydration: 35 ml/kg to thin mucus

Certified physios guide pursed‑lip breathing, diaphragmatic drills, and cycle ergometry for stamina. Link: Home Physio Services →

7 | How Much Does Home ICU for COPD Cost in Gurgaon?

8 | Gurgaon Success Stories

9 | Subsidies & CSR Help in Haryana

Families earning < ₹3 L / yr may claim up to 50 % oxygen concentrator subsidy via Haryana State Health Mission. We assist with paperwork.

10 | Frequently Asked Questions

Is home ICU really as safe as hospital ICU?

Yes — equipment is hospital‑grade (Philips, ResMed, Oxymed) and nurses follow the same infection‑control SOPs.

How quickly can you install equipment?

Within 4–6 hours across Gurugram. Emergency oxygen cylinders can arrive in 90 min.

Do you cover New Gurgaon & Manesar?

Absolutely. We serve DLF City, Cyber City, Dwarka Expressway sectors, and IMT Manesar.

For more details on ICU setups, ventilators, patient monitors, and other advanced medical equipment, please visit our dedicated portal at homeicu.athomecare.in.