Critical Care Medicine

Introduction

Our dedicated team of highly skilled intensivists, nurses, and allied health professionals is committed to providing exceptional, life-saving care to critically ill patients. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and advanced monitoring systems, our department delivers comprehensive, evidence-based treatment in a compassionate environment.

We specialize in managing complex medical and surgical conditions, offering expertise in mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and multi-organ support. While our facilities include cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic tools, we are actively working to expand our capabilities with the addition of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Cardiac Output Monitors, and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) to further enhance our critical care services.

Our mission is to ensure the highest standards of patient-centered care, foster innovative research, and train the next generation of critical care specialists. Whether you’re a patient, family member, or healthcare professional, we are here to support you with unwavering dedication and expertise.

Services & Facilities Available

• 16 bedded Multidisciplinary ICU with option for Closed ICU unit
• Toxicology & Snake bite unit for poisoning, drug overdosage & snake bite cases
• Centralized monitoring system
• Bedside point of care ultrasound
• Bedside bronchoscopy
• Haemodialysis & SLED
• Point of care toxicology screening & drug level monitoring
• Bedside ABG machine with co­-oximetry and advanced parameters
• Availability of Clinical Microbiologist, Respiratory therapist, Physiotherapist, Clinical Pharmacist, ICU dietitian & Medical Social Worker
• Medical Social Worker to clarify potential misperceptions, enhancing communication among patients, their families and the medical team members.
• Advanced Drager ventilators
• High flow nasal oxygen
• Advanced haemodynamic monitoring with ultrasound
• Pressure redistribution mattress for all beds with automatic sensor pad and automatic pump which constantly readjust cell pressure to prevent bedsores.
• Continuous feed using feeding bags
• Advanced non invasive ventilators
• Intermittent pneumatic compression pumps for DVT prophylaxis
• Core temperature monitoring
• 1 isolation beds
• 1:1 critical care nurse ratio for sick and ventilated patients
• Holistic integrated patient centred care for sick patients
• Coverage by qualified Critical care physician & post graduate registrars
• Point of care ultrasound, Ultrasound guided central venous access & hemodynamic optimisation
• Bronchoscopic guided BAL & Percutaneous Tracheostomy
• Therapeutic hypothermia
• Hemoperfusion
• Prone ventilation
• High Flow nasal oxygen therapy
• Sustained low efficiency dialysis for hemodynamically unstable patients
• Morning & evening detailed bedside briefing about the medical status of the patients by Critical Care Physicians