Hospital Equipment List by Department, with Prices in India
Planning a new hospital or adding a department? This list covers the core equipment for each department, with typical Indian price ranges and a detailed buying guide for every major item.
What equipment does a new hospital need? Each department has its own core list. An ICU needs ventilators, multipara monitors, syringe and infusion pumps, ICU beds, an ECG machine and a crash cart. An OT needs an OT table, OT lights, an anaesthesia workstation, instrument trolleys and sterilisation. A dialysis unit needs haemodialysis machines, an RO water plant and dialysers. Labour rooms need delivery tables and baby warmers, and the lab needs hematology and biochemistry analyzers. The tables below list each item with typical Indian price ranges and links to detailed buying guides.
Every price range below links to a Pulse buying guide that cites its sources and explains what drives the cost. Ranges are indicative and usually exclude GST, installation and accessories.
ICU and Critical Care
The core equipment for each ICU bed, plus shared items for the unit.
| Equipment | Typical price in India | Pulse products |
|---|---|---|
| ICU ventilator | Rs 7 lakh to Rs 22 lakh+ | ICU Ventilator |
| Multipara patient monitor (5 or 7 para) | Rs 19,000 to Rs 2.2 lakh+ | 5-Para Monitor, 7-Para Monitor |
| Syringe and infusion pumps | Rs 12,000 to Rs 96,000 | Syringe Pump, Infusion Pump |
| ICU bed (manual or electric) | Rs 18,000 to Rs 90,000+ | 5-Function Electric (Premium), 5-Function Electric (Deluxe), 3-Function Electric, 5-Function Manual |
| ECG machine | Rs 18,600 to Rs 1.3 lakh+ | 3-Channel, 6-Channel, 12-Channel |
| Crash cart and emergency trolley | Quote-based | Crash Cart, Emergency Trolley |
Operation Theatre
What each OT needs, from the table and lights to anaesthesia and sterilisation.
| Equipment | Typical price in India | Pulse products |
|---|---|---|
| OT table | Rs 30,000 to Rs 7 lakh | General Hydraulic, C-Arm Hydraulic, Electric (Deluxe) |
| OT light | Rs 11,000 to Rs 1.65 lakh+ | Four Reflector, Globus Dome, Premium with HD Camera, Examination Light |
| Anaesthesia machine or workstation | Rs 3 lakh to Rs 40 lakh+ | Anaesthesia Workstation |
| Autoclave and sterilisation | Rs 5,500 to Rs 10 lakh+ | Autoclaves & Sterilizers |
| Instrument trolleys | Quote-based | SS Instrument Trolleys |
| Modular OT and medical gas pipeline | See the modular OT cost guide | Modular OT, Medical Gas Pipeline |
Dialysis Unit
A haemodialysis unit is built around the machines and the water plant that feeds them.
| Equipment | Typical price in India | Pulse products |
|---|---|---|
| Haemodialysis machine | Rs 5 lakh to Rs 25 lakh (new) | PDM-6000 |
| Full 4-machine unit (core equipment) | About Rs 37 lakh to Rs 49 lakh | — |
| Dialysers and session consumables | About Rs 1,100 to Rs 1,800 per session | Dialysers, Blood Tubing, Fistula Needles |
Labour Room and Newborn Care
Equipment for safe deliveries and newborn stabilisation.
| Equipment | Typical price in India | Pulse products |
|---|---|---|
| Baby warmer (infant radiant warmer) | Rs 23,500 to Rs 75,000+ | Baby Warmer Range |
| Delivery table | Quote-based | Hydraulic Deluxe, Electric & Manual |
Laboratory
Core analyzers for an in-house hospital lab.
| Equipment | Typical price in India | Pulse products |
|---|---|---|
| Hematology analyzer (3-part or 5-part) | Rs 1.7 lakh to Rs 4 lakh | ZT360, ZT370 |
| Biochemistry analyzer | Quote-based | ZT Smart SAA |
Wards, Emergency and Patient Movement
Beds and transport equipment used across the hospital.
| Equipment | Typical price in India | Pulse products |
|---|---|---|
| Fowler and semi-fowler beds | Quote-based | Fowler Bed Electric, Semi Fowler Electric |
| Stretcher and emergency trolleys | Quote-based | Stretcher Trolley, Emergency Trolley |
| Wheelchairs | See the wheelchair price guide | Hospital Wheelchairs |
How to Use This List
- Start from your services and bed count. List the departments you will open in phase one.
- Count per bed or per room. ICU items are counted per bed; OT items per theatre; dialysis items per machine.
- Add running costs. Consumables, accessories and maintenance often matter more over five years than the purchase price.
- Check approvals and service. Confirm licences, installation needs (power, gas, water) and local service before ordering.
For the full planning sequence, from feasibility to licences and accreditation, see the Hospital Setup Checklist. Pulse can also supply and install equipment across every department from one manufacturer; see Complete Hospital Setup.
Hospital Equipment List by Department, with Prices in: Key Facts
- ICU ventilators in India cost about Rs 7 lakh to Rs 22 lakh or more.
- Multipara monitors range from about Rs 19,000 to Rs 2.2 lakh or more.
- OT tables range from about Rs 30,000 to Rs 7 lakh.
- Core equipment for a 4-machine dialysis unit costs about Rs 37 lakh to Rs 49 lakh.
- Each range links to a Pulse guide with its sources.
Hospital Equipment List by Department, with Prices in: FAQs
What equipment is needed to start a hospital in India?
It depends on the departments you open. Most new hospitals need ICU equipment (ventilators, patient monitors, syringe and infusion pumps, ICU beds, ECG machine, crash cart), OT equipment (OT table, OT lights, anaesthesia workstation, instrument trolleys, autoclave), ward beds and trolleys, and a basic lab with a hematology analyzer. Dialysis, labour room and newborn care add their own lists.
What equipment is needed for an ICU?
For each ICU bed: an ICU bed, a multipara monitor, syringe and infusion pumps, and access to a ventilator. For the unit: an ECG machine, a crash cart with defibrillator, suction, and central monitoring if needed.
What equipment is needed for an operation theatre?
An OT table, a ceiling OT light (often double dome), an anaesthesia workstation, a patient monitor, instrument trolleys, suction, and sterilisation through an autoclave or CSSD. Modular OTs add HVAC, wall panels and medical gas pipelines.
How much does hospital equipment cost in India?
It varies widely by department and size. As examples, ICU ventilators cost about Rs 7 lakh to Rs 22 lakh or more each, multipara monitors about Rs 19,000 to Rs 2.2 lakh, OT tables about Rs 30,000 to Rs 7 lakh, and core equipment for a 4-machine dialysis unit about Rs 37 lakh to Rs 49 lakh. Each figure links to a detailed guide on this page.
Can one supplier provide equipment for every department?
Yes. Buying from one manufacturer across departments can simplify installation, training, spares and service. Pulse supplies critical care, renal care, OT, hospital furniture, lab and newborn care equipment, and can plan and set up a hospital from start to finish.
How do I get a quote for hospital setup from Pulse?
Message Pulse on WhatsApp at +91 90711 01108 with your bed count, departments and city, and the team will share an itemised quote.
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