Start at the bed space
Every critical care bed needs a fixed set of services: medical gas outlets, sufficient electrical outlets including back-up supply, working space on three sides of the bed, and a suitable position for the monitor.
Core systems
| System | Planning notes |
|---|---|
| Ventilators | Count against bed numbers; circuit and consumable availability |
| Bedside monitoring | Compatibility with the central station |
| Central monitoring | Station location and sightlines from the nursing point |
| Infusion and syringe pumps | Pumps per bed and mounting |
| ICU beds | Positioning functions and cleanability |
| Bedhead units and pendants | Distribution of gases, power and network points |
Supporting infrastructure
- Oxygen, medical air and vacuum sized for full load
- Back-up power for critical devices
- Infection control: hand-wash points, route separation, cleanable surfaces
- Nearby storage for high-turnover consumables
Common planning gaps
- Sizing oxygen capacity for routine rather than peak use
- Buying monitors that do not integrate with the central station
- Leaving consumables out of the first budget
- Not allowing enough training time before go-live
ALQASER's scope in critical care
In critical care, ALQASER covers unit layout planning, supply of ventilators, bedside and central monitoring, infusion systems, ICU beds and bedhead services, turnkey installation, clinical staff training and biomedical support.
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