The equipment surrounding an intensive care unit bed

Infusion pumps

Allow for continuous delivery of medication directly into the bloodstream. This could include sedation, pain relief, drugs to maintain blood pressure, fluids to prevent dehydration and liquid food

Oxygen provided by

nose or mouth tube

Monitor

Shows continuous readings of vital signs. Intensive care staff are alerted as soon as anything changes – they can respond appropriately

Ventilator

Provides oxygen and takes over breathing for the patient

Blood

pressure

Heart rate

Monitor

Shows continuous readings of vital signs. Intensive care staff are alerted as soon as anything changes – they can respond appropriately

 

Ventilator

Provides oxygen and takes over breathing for the patient

Infusion pumps

Allow for continuous delivery of medication directly into the bloodstream. This could include sedation, pain relief, drugs to maintain blood pressure, fluids to prevent dehydration and liquid food

Oxygen provided by

nose or mouth tube