International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development

The increasing demand for high-quality critical care, coupled with rising ICU occupancy and workforce constraints, necessitates innovative, technology-driven solutions. This paper presents a Smart Home ICU and Critical Care Management System (SHICCMS) designed to extend intensive care capabilities beyond traditional hospital settings through integration of Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and telemedicine technologies. The proposed system enables continuous real-time monitoring of vital parameters—including electrocardiogram (ECG), blood pressure, oxygen saturation (SpO₂), respiratory rate, temperature, and glucose levels—using wearable and ambient biosensors deployed in a home environment. Data are securely transmitted to a centralized cloud platform where AI-driven predictive analytics detect early signs of clinical deterioration, trigger automated alerts, and support decision-making. A clinician dashboard provides remote visualization of patient status, risk stratification, trend analysis, and emergency response coordination. The architecture incorporates secure data encryption, role-based access control, and compliance with healthcare data protection standards to ensure patient privacy and system reliability. Integration with teleconsultation modules enables real-time communication between patients, caregivers, and critical care specialists. Additionally, automated medication reminders, ventilator and infusion pump integration, and emergency escalation protocols enhance patient safety and reduce hospital readmissions. Preliminary simulation and pilot deployment results demonstrate improved response times, high data transmission reliability, and accurate early detection of abnormal physiological patterns. The Smart Home ICU model represents a transformative approach to decentralized critical care, bridging hospital-grade monitoring with home-based comfort through intelligent automation and telehealth integration. The Smart Home ICU model provides a scalable, cost-effective solution for step-down ICU care, chronic critical illness management, elderly monitoring, and surge-capacity scenarios such as pandemics. By bridging hospital-grade monitoring with home-based comfort through intelligent automation and telehealth integration, SHICCMS represents a paradigm shift toward distributed, patient-centric critical care ecosystems.

Induja Shree R, Dr.K.Bannuroopa,"Smart Home ICU and Critical Care Management System" International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, V9(2): Page(575-578) Mar-Apr 2026. ISSN: 2581-7175. www.ijsred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.