ICU Care at Home may be considered when a patient needs close medical monitoring and advanced support but does not require continuous treatment inside a hospital ICU. The decision is not based simply on the family’s preference to bring a patient home. A doctor must first assess the patient’s medical stability, required equipment, nursing needs, risk of complications, and ability of the home...

Who Can Receive ICU Care at Home? ICU Care at Home may be suitable for selected patients who are medically stable but still require close monitoring, nursing support, medical equipment, or continuous assistance after leaving a hospital. It is not suitable for every critically ill patient. Doctors first assess the person’s medical condition, risk of sudden deterioration, treatment requirements,...