Critical Care
The Critical Care Department provides 24x7 swift and accurate treatment to patients who undergo life‐threatening situations. The department ensures intensive and holistic integrated care and continuous and specialised treatment to critically ill patients. With the integrated approach towards critically ill patients, we make it possible for them to get proper clinical attention from experts of different medical departments. We ensure focused and personalised medical attention is given to each patient from admission to recovery.
Panel of Doctors
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Dr. Rayees A K
Associate Consultant
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Dr. Allen Thomas
Associate Consultant
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Dr. Amal Jose
Associate Consultant
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Dr. Manish P V
Associate Consultant
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Dr. Pranav Sankar M.P.
Registrar
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Dr. Manjusha C
Registrar
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Dr. Arun Balakrishnan
Senior Resident
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Dr. Abdulla KK
Resident
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Dr. Rayees A K
Associate Consultant
Dr. Rayees is a specialist in critical care medicine. He is well versed in the management of various critical and emergency cases with a special interest in hematological, rheumatological, and endocrinological emergencies.
Work Experience
- Consultant - Sreechand Hospital, Kannur
- Specialist - Baby Memorial Hospital Calicut
- Registrar - Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut
- Senior Resident/Physician - DMWIMS College of Medical Sciences, Wayanad, Resident/Registrar- KIMS AL SHIFA Super Specialty Hospital, Perinthalmanna
- Registrar/Resident Internal Medicine - KIMS AL SHIFA Super Specialty Hospital, Perithalmanna
- Junior Consultant - EK Nayanar Memorial Govt. Hospital for Mother and Children
Specialisation
- He has vast experience in treating various cases like ARDS, MODS, polytrauma, endocrinological, hematological, and rheumatological emergencies. His sound knowledge in Internal Medicine coupled with his Critical care expertise in various ICU procedures like bedside ultrasounds, Central venous and arterial line insertions, intercostal drainage tubes, percutaneous tracheostomy, bone marrow aspiration, and emergency bronchoscopy helps in tackling diagnostic challenges and treating patients.
Dr. Rayees A K
Associate Consultant
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Dr. Allen Thomas
Associate Consultant
Dr. Allen is a well-qualified and skilled intensivist with specialty training in Anaesthesia and fellowship in critical care medicine (IDCCM) from India.
He completed his MBBS from Karuna Medical College, Palakad.
Qualifications
- MBBS- Karuna Medical College, Palakad
- MD (Anaesthesia)- Kerala University of Health Science
- Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine- ISCCM
Experience
- Consultant and In- charge, Critical Care unit- Avitis Hospital, Palakad
Professional Memberships
- Life Member of IMA
- Life Member of ISCCM
- Member of ESCIM
Procedural Skills
- Endotracheal, intubation and use of various airway adjuncts including various supraglottic airway devices.
- Percutaneous tracheostomy
- Use of Point of Care Ultrasound
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Use of USG Guidance for vascular access, drainage procedure, etc.
- Placement od Central Lines by Subclavian, Internal jugular and Femoral routes.
Publications
- Quadratus Lumborum Block Versus Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Post Operative pain management after Caesarean section.
- Comparing the dose related effects of IV Esmolol on Cardiovascular stress during intubation and Laryngoscopy.
Dr. Allen Thomas
Associate Consultant
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Dr. Amal Jose
Associate Consultant
With 6 years experience in anaesthesia and critical care, Dr. Amal Jose is a highly skilled and committed Intensivist. He is a trained and qualified intensivist with a DNB in anaesthesia and fellowship in critical care medicine. In addition, Dr. Amal actively participates in offering treatment to the ED patients and any IP patient on-demand consultations. His contributions to the field and professional accomplishments demonstrate his unwavering dedication to patient care and excellence.
Qualifications
- MBBS from Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode (2013).
- DNB Anaesthesia from Lakeshore Hospital and Research Centre, Kochi (April 2015 – April 2018).
- Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine (IDCCM) (February 2019 – February 2020).
Work Experience
- Consultant, Critical Care Medicine, Sreechand Speciality Hospital, Kannur, Kerala (Since February 2023).
- Junior Consultant, Critical Care Medicine, Meitra Hospital, Calicut, Kerala (April 2022 – January 2023).
- Lead Intensivist, Dept. of Critical Care medicine, Avitis Hospital, Palakkad, Kerala (March 2020 - March 2022)
- Senior Registrar in Anaesthesia, Cochin Gastroenterology Group, Ernakulam Medical Centre, Kochi (June 2018 – January 2019)
Skills
- Endotracheal intubation and use of various airway adjuncts including various supraglottic airway devices.
- Percutaneous tracheostomy.
- Use of Point of Care Ultrasound.
- Flexible bronchoscopy.
- Bedside echocardiogram of identification of acute cardiac conditions.
- Use of USG guidance for vascular access, drainage procedures etc.
- Placement of Central Lines by subclavian, internal jugular and femoral routes
- Placement of dialysis catheters via internal jugular and femoral routes
- Placement of arterial lines
- Diagnostic and therapeutic pleural drainage, ascitic fluid drainage
- Spinal tap for diagnostic workup, Neuraxial anaesthesia
- Epidural access for anaesthesia and pain management.
Publications
- Effect of priming with rocuronium on time of intubation and intubating conditions – thesis done for DNB at Department of Anaesthesia, Lakeshore Hospital and Research Centre, Kochi.
- Co-author, Intermittent or continuous infusion of terlipressin for acute variceal bleeding – “cherry picking” to make it simpler – Indian Journal of Gastroenterology.
Dr. Amal Jose
Associate Consultant
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Dr. Manish P V
Associate Consultant
Dr. Manish P.V is a well qualified and skilled intensivist with specialty training in Anesthesia. He is dedicated in delivering exceptional perioperative outcome with a passion for ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Qualifications
- MBBS - Government Medical College, Kozhikode - 2015
- DNB Anaesthesia - National Board of Examinations New Delhi, India-2020
- Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine (IDCCM), ISCCM-2021
Work Experience
- Consultant, Critical Care Medicine - Sreechand Specialty Hospital, Kannur.
- Registrar, Critical Care Unit - Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut
- Registrar, Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care - Fortis Hospital, Banglore
- Resident Doctor, Department of Anesthesia - Kannur Medical College
- Casualty Medical Officer- HNC Mattannur
- Resident Doctor , Department of Cardiology - Dhanalakshmi Hospital, Kannur
Certifications
- ACLS (American Heart Association) Jan, 2020
Research & Publications
- Effect of priming with Cisatracurium on time of intubation and intubating conditions thesis done for DNB at Department of Anaesthesia, Fortis Hospitals Ltd, BG Road, Bengaluru. The study performed in 60 ASA I and II patients compared the efficacy of priming with the neuromuscular blocker, Cisatracurium on the time of intubation and intubating conditions. The conclusion of the study was the onset time of intubation had improved when Cisatracurium was used with priming, whereas the intubating conditions were excellent irrespective of the priming technique.
Dr. Manish P V
Associate Consultant
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Dr. Pranav Sankar M.P.
Registrar
Qualifications
- MD Anaesthesiology: Assam Medical College (July 2022)
- MBBS: Government Medical College, Kozhikode (December 2017)
Research
- Comparison of Dexmedetomidine vs Esmolol in attenuation of the sympathoadrenal response to tracheal extubation after general anesthesia. This study was conducted in Assam medical college, Dibrugarh for the award of MD (Anaesthesiology)
Memberships
- Registered with Kerala Medical Council, India.
- Registration pending with the Indian Society of Anesthesiologists.
Dr. Pranav Sankar M.P.
Registrar
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Dr. Manjusha C
Registrar
Dr. Manjusha is a highly skilled and experienced critical care physician. She is expertise in managing critically ill patient in ICU settings, ensuring optimal outcomes and delivering compassionate care. She has performed numerous endotracheal intubations for emergency/Trauma patients.
Qualifications
- IDCCM - Baby Memorial Hospital,(2023-2024)
- DNB - ANESTHESIOLOGY, Polakulath Narayanan Renai Medicity Hospital. Ernakulam. (2019-2022)
- MBBS Kannur Medical College Anjarakkandy. (2008-2014)
Work Experiences
- Registrar in critical care medicine at Baby Memorial Hospital, (January 2023-January 2024)
- Registrar in critical care medicine at Sree Sudheedram Hospital, Ernakulam (July 2022-December 2022)
- Casualty medical officer in KMM hospital, Puthampally, Malappuram (January 2015 to June 2017)
Publication
- Post-operative analgesia with Ropivacoine Versus Ropivacaine and Dexmedetomidine for ultrasound Guided Single dose-Adductor Canal Blockade in patients undergoing unilateral anterior cruciate Ligament reconstruction Surgery-A Comparative Study.
Membership
- Member of Indian Medical Association (IMA, Kerala) Since 2021
- Member of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) Since 2023
Dr. Manjusha C
Registrar
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Dr. Arun Balakrishnan
Senior Resident
Dr. Arun Balakrishnan is a dedicated and compassionate anesthesiologist. He is expertised in critical care, pain management and regional anesthesia.
Qualifications
- MBBS : Government Stanley Medical College , Chennai
- PG: DNB Ansthesiology, DRLH Hiranandani Hospital, Powai Mumbai
Work Experience
- Casuality Medical Officer- Taluk Hospital, Taliparamba
- ICU registrar- PVS Sunrise Hospital.
- Critical Care training, DRLH Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai
- DNB training in anesthesiology, DRLH Hiranandani Hospital, Powai, Mumbai.
Skills
- Anesthesia
- Critical care
- Regional Anesthesia
- Pain Management
Dr. Arun Balakrishnan
Senior Resident
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Dr. Abdulla KK
Resident
Dr. Abdulla KK is a highly skilled Critical Care Specialist specializing in respiratory medicine. With a profound expertise in intubation, ventilator management, ICD insertion, central line insertion, bronchoscopy. Dr. Abdulla KK is dedicated to providing exceptional care for patients facing critical respiratory conditions. His focus on advanced procedures and precise interventions reflects his commitment to ensuring the best possible outcomes for individuals in critical situations.
Qualifications
- MBBS – ESIC Medical College and PG Institute of Medical research, Banglore.
- MD Respiratory Medicine – Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore.
Work Experience
- Registered medical Practitioner – PR Memorial Co-operative hospital, Kunnothparamb, Kannur.
Skills
- Intubation
- Ventilator Management
- ICD Insertion
- Central line Insertion
- Bronchoscopy
Publications
- Factors affecting the mortality in covid19 patients. J Med Sci Res.2022; 10(1):11-15
- Study of high resolution computed tomography findings in covid19. European Journal of Molecular and clinical medicine, 2022; 9(3): 4778-4787
Dr. Abdulla KK
Resident
Dr. Rayees A KAssociate ConsultantDr. Rayees is a specialist in critical care medicine. He is well versed in the management of various critical and emergency cases with a special interest in hematological, rheumatological, and endocrinological emergencies.
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Dr. Allen ThomasAssociate ConsultantDr. Allen is a well-qualified and skilled intensivist with specialty training in Anaesthesia and fellowship in critical care medicine (IDCCM) from India. He completed his MBBS from Karuna Medical College, Palakad.
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Dr. Amal JoseAssociate ConsultantWith 6 years experience in anaesthesia and critical care, Dr. Amal Jose is a highly skilled and committed Intensivist. He is a trained and qualified intensivist with a DNB in anaesthesia and fellowship in critical care medicine. In addition, Dr. Amal actively participates in offering treatment to the ED patients and any IP patient on-demand consultations. His contributions to the field and professional accomplishments demonstrate his unwavering dedication to patient care and excellence.
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Dr. Manish P VAssociate ConsultantDr. Manish P.V is a well qualified and skilled intensivist with specialty training in Anesthesia. He is dedicated in delivering exceptional perioperative outcome with a passion for ensuring patient safety and comfort.
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Dr. Pranav Sankar M.P.Registrar
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Dr. Manjusha CRegistrarDr. Manjusha is a highly skilled and experienced critical care physician. She is expertise in managing critically ill patient in ICU settings, ensuring optimal outcomes and delivering compassionate care. She has performed numerous endotracheal intubations for emergency/Trauma patients.
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Dr. Arun BalakrishnanSenior ResidentDr. Arun Balakrishnan is a dedicated and compassionate anesthesiologist. He is expertised in critical care, pain management and regional anesthesia.
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Dr. Abdulla KKResidentDr. Abdulla KK is a highly skilled Critical Care Specialist specializing in respiratory medicine. With a profound expertise in intubation, ventilator management, ICD insertion, central line insertion, bronchoscopy. Dr. Abdulla KK is dedicated to providing exceptional care for patients facing critical respiratory conditions. His focus on advanced procedures and precise interventions reflects his commitment to ensuring the best possible outcomes for individuals in critical situations.
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Services & Facilities
- Centralized monitoring system with distal eICU access to consultants.
- Bedside point of care ultrasound
- Haemodialysis & SLED
- Point of care toxicology screening & drug level monitoring
- Availability of Clinical Microbiologist, Respiratory therapist, ICU Physiotherapist,
- Facility for end tidal carbon dioxide monitoring for all ICU beds
- Advanced haemodynamic monitoring with ultrasound & PPV
- Enteral feeding pumps for fully programmed continuous feed using feeding bags
- Round the clock coverage by critical care physicians & post graduate registrars
- Point of care ultrasound, Ultrasound guided central venous access & hemodynamic optimisation
- Toxicology & Snake bite treatment