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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

  • Dr. Rayees A K

    Specialist - Critical Care

  • Dr. Allen Thomas

    Specialist

  • Dr. Pranav Sankar M.P.

    Registrar

  • Dr. Anzil A R

    Registrar, Critical Care

  • Dr. Abdulla KK

    Resident

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Dr. Rayees A K

Specialist - Critical Care

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.
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Dr. Rayees A K

Specialist - Critical Care

Tab 1

Dr. Allen Thomas

Specialist

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.
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Dr. Allen Thomas

Specialist

Tab 1

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.
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Dr. Pranav Sankar M.P.

Registrar

Tab 1

Dr. Anzil A R

Registrar, Critical Care

Dr. Anzil AR, a distinguished Anesthesiologist specializing in critical care, brings unparalleled expertise to the field. Proficient in advanced anesthetic techniques, airway management, and pain control, Dr. Anzil is committed to delivering exceptional care for patients in critical medical situations. His precision in administering anesthesia reflects a dedicated focus on ensuring optimal outcomes and comfort for individuals undergoing critical procedures.

Qualifications

  • MBBS- Travancore Medical College, Kollam
  • DNB (Anesthesiology) – Sahyadri Narayana Multi-specialty Hospital, Karnataka.

Work Experiences

  • Junior Consultant in Critical care - Valluvanad Hospital Palakad
  • Casualty Medical Officer – KTCT Multispecialty Hospital Trivandrum
  • Casualty Medical Officer – Urban Health Centre, Sree Gokulam Medical College, Trivandrum

Publication

  • A paper published on “Comparison of Intrathecal Nalbuphine and Fentanyl as an adjuvant to Hyperbaric Bupivacaine for Spinal Anaesthesia in Infraumbilical Surgeries; A Randomized, Prospective, Double- Blinded Study” – Indian Journal of Research

Professional Associations

  • Member of Indian Medical Association (IMA Kerala)
  • Member of National Board of Medical Sciences
  • Member of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
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Dr. Anzil A R

Registrar, Critical Care

Tab 1

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
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Dr. Abdulla KK

Resident

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Dr. Rayees A K
Specialist - Critical Care

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.

  • 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
  • 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.
ummer
Dr. Allen Thomas
Specialist

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.

  • MBBS- Karuna Medical College, Palakad
  • MD (Anaesthesia)- Kerala University of Health Science
  • Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine- ISCCM
  • Consultant and In- charge, Critical Care unit- Avitis Hospital, Palakad
  • Life Member of IMA
  • Life Member of ISCCM
  • Member of ESCIM
  • 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.
  • 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.
ummer
Dr. Pranav Sankar M.P.
Registrar
  • MD Anaesthesiology: Assam Medical College (July 2022)
  • MBBS: Government Medical College, Kozhikode (December 2017)
  • 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)
  • Registered with Kerala Medical Council, India.
  • Registration pending with the Indian Society of Anesthesiologists.
ummer
Dr. Anzil A R
Registrar, Critical Care

Dr. Anzil AR, a distinguished Anesthesiologist specializing in critical care, brings unparalleled expertise to the field. Proficient in advanced anesthetic techniques, airway management, and pain control, Dr. Anzil is committed to delivering exceptional care for patients in critical medical situations. His precision in administering anesthesia reflects a dedicated focus on ensuring optimal outcomes and comfort for individuals undergoing critical procedures.

  • MBBS- Travancore Medical College, Kollam
  • DNB (Anesthesiology) – Sahyadri Narayana Multi-specialty Hospital, Karnataka.
  • Junior Consultant in Critical care - Valluvanad Hospital Palakad
  • Casualty Medical Officer – KTCT Multispecialty Hospital Trivandrum
  • Casualty Medical Officer – Urban Health Centre, Sree Gokulam Medical College, Trivandrum
  • A paper published on “Comparison of Intrathecal Nalbuphine and Fentanyl as an adjuvant to Hyperbaric Bupivacaine for Spinal Anaesthesia in Infraumbilical Surgeries; A Randomized, Prospective, Double- Blinded Study” – Indian Journal of Research
  • Member of Indian Medical Association (IMA Kerala)
  • Member of National Board of Medical Sciences
  • Member of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
ummer
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.

  • MBBS – ESIC Medical College and PG Institute of Medical research, Banglore.
  • MD Respiratory Medicine – Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore.
  • Registered medical Practitioner – PR Memorial Co-operative hospital, Kunnothparamb, Kannur.
  • Intubation
  • Ventilator Management
  • ICD Insertion
  • Central line Insertion
  • Bronchoscopy
  • 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

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