Viloo Poonawalla Memorial Hospital

Critical Care Medicine

Critical Care Medicine

The VPMH Critical Care Medicine is a premier facility dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based critical care. This department is equipped with cutting-edge technology and is capable of administering the latest critical care services, including:

  • Advanced Hemodynamic Monitoring: Utilizing cardiac output-based methods to closely monitor patients’ cardiovascular status.
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT): A dialysis modality suitable for critically ill patients with kidney failure.

The team comprises highly qualified consultants providing around-the-clock care, supported by fellows and registrars. The nursing staff is exceptionally trained, with many holding certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). The department places significant emphasis on the continuous education and training of both nursing and paramedical staff, particularly in respiratory therapy.

Explore Our Critical Care Medicine Services

The department is equipped with an extensive range of advanced technological tools, including:

The department is equipped with an extensive range of advanced technological tools, including:

  • Mechanical Ventilation: Offering both basic and advanced modes for patients requiring respiratory support.
  • Prone Position Ventilation: Specifically for patients with severe respiratory distress.
  • Non-invasive Ventilation and High-Flow Nasal Oxygen: For patients who are able to breathe independently.
  • Bedside Diagnostics: Utilizing point-of-care ultrasound to promptly assess conditions like hypoxia and hypotension.
  • Bedside video Bronchoscopy (endoscopy of respiratory tract).
  • Advanced Dialysis: Catering to patients with kidney failure and various complex conditions.
  • Vibration therapy devices for patients with pneumonia
  • Hypothermia and warmer machines for patients with extreme temperature disturbances
  • Dual care beds (air beds) with advanced technology for prevention of pressure sores
  • Specially designed ICU structure to ensure adequate day light exposure to patients admitted in ICU

The department offers a comprehensive range of services including:

  • Cost-effective yet high-quality critical care.
  • Multidisciplinary care for critically ill patients.
  • Continuous care from ICU consultants and specialized nursing staff.

Our Experts Doctors

Our Expert Doctors

Dr. Romesh Yadav

MBBS , MD ( Medicine)

Dr. Sirisha Nagalla

MBBS , MD ( Medicine)

Dr. Swapnil Pathade

MBBS DTCD DNB tuberculosis and respiratory medicine