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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

    Associate Consultant

  • Dr. Nagamani Nambiar VV

    Senior Consultant - Critical Care & Anaesthesiology

  • Dr. Allen Thomas

    Associate Consultant

  • Dr. Manish P V

    Associate Consultant

  • Dr. Pranav Sankar M.P.

    Registrar

  • Dr. Manjusha C

    Registrar

  • Dr. Arun Balakrishnan

    Senior Resident

  • Dr. Abdulla KK

    Resident

Tab 1

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.
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Dr. Rayees A K

Associate Consultant

Tab 1

Dr. Nagamani Nambiar VV

Senior Consultant - Critical Care & Anaesthesiology

Dr. Nagamani Nambiar  is a senior consultant Anaesthetist with more than 26 years of experience. He is very flexible and adaptive to new environments and receptive to new ideas. He always wanted to maintain honesty and sincerity in interpersonal relations.

Qualification

  • MBBS – Adi-Chunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Mysore University
  • DA – Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University
  • DNB (ANAES) – National Board of Examinations (India) - Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt of India
  • MNAMS – National Academy of Medical Sciences (India)
  • EDAIC (DESAI) – European Board of Anaesthesiology (EBA)

Work Experience

  • Senior Consultant and HOD of Anaesthesia – Amala Multispeciality Hospital, Iritty, Kannur, Kerala (Mar 2024 – Nov 2024)
  • Freelancing and Locum Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist – Prasanthi Hospital, Manjeri, Kerala (Apr 2023 – Feb 2024)
  • Specialist Anaesthetist – Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi (Oct 2022 – Apr 2023)
  • Specialist Anaesthetist, Clinical Lecturer – Thumbay University Hospital, Ajman, UAE (Aug 2021 – Aug 2022)
  • Freelancing Senior Consultant Anaesthetist – Kerala (Feb 2021 – Aug 2021)
  • Specialist Anaesthetist and Acting Chair of Anaesthesia and Critical Care – Thumbay University Hospital, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE (Aug 2020 – Feb 2021)
  • Specialist Anaesthetist – Zulekha Hospital LLC, Sharjah, UAE (Jun 2014 – Jun 2020)
  • Consultant Anaesthesiologist and Intensivist – Korambayil Hospital and Diagnostic Centre Pvt Ltd, Manjeri (May 2011 – Jun 2014)
  • Specialist Anaesthetist / ICU – Almana General Hospital, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Dec 2008 – Feb 2011)
  • Chief Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Intensivist – Hi-Tec Hospital, Manjeri, Kerala (Jun 2005 – Nov 2008)

Publications & Academic Activities

  • Evidence based - Myths and facts in Circulatory system: Anaesthesiologist, Kerala Journal of Anaesthesiology, Vol 1, Book 1, page 21, Jan 2013.
  • Presented many topics in Indian Society of Anaesthesiology (ISA) and Manjeri Clinical Club meetings.
  • Invited faculty in Continuing Medical Education on Evidence Based Diabetes Management organized by Public Health Foundation of India and Diab Care India at Calicut, Kerala, India on 11th November 2012. Topic presented: Diabetic foot.
  • Invited faculty, PONSZAC 2013: Presented “Pathophysiology of Respiratory Failure” (basic sciences lecture) at the 29th Annual South Zone Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists Conference at JIPMER, Pondicherry on 23rd August.
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Dr. Nagamani Nambiar VV

Senior Consultant - Critical Care & Anaesthesiology

Tab 1

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.
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Dr. Allen Thomas

Associate Consultant

Tab 1

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.
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Dr. Manish P V

Associate Consultant

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

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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
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Dr. Manjusha C

Registrar

Tab 1

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
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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
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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.

  • 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.
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Dr. Nagamani Nambiar VV
Senior Consultant - Critical Care & Anaesthesiology

Dr. Nagamani Nambiar  is a senior consultant Anaesthetist with more than 26 years of experience. He is very flexible and adaptive to new environments and receptive to new ideas. He always wanted to maintain honesty and sincerity in interpersonal relations.

  • MBBS – Adi-Chunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Mysore University
  • DA – Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University
  • DNB (ANAES) – National Board of Examinations (India) - Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt of India
  • MNAMS – National Academy of Medical Sciences (India)
  • EDAIC (DESAI) – European Board of Anaesthesiology (EBA)
  • Senior Consultant and HOD of Anaesthesia – Amala Multispeciality Hospital, Iritty, Kannur, Kerala (Mar 2024 – Nov 2024)
  • Freelancing and Locum Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist – Prasanthi Hospital, Manjeri, Kerala (Apr 2023 – Feb 2024)
  • Specialist Anaesthetist – Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi (Oct 2022 – Apr 2023)
  • Specialist Anaesthetist, Clinical Lecturer – Thumbay University Hospital, Ajman, UAE (Aug 2021 – Aug 2022)
  • Freelancing Senior Consultant Anaesthetist – Kerala (Feb 2021 – Aug 2021)
  • Specialist Anaesthetist and Acting Chair of Anaesthesia and Critical Care – Thumbay University Hospital, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE (Aug 2020 – Feb 2021)
  • Specialist Anaesthetist – Zulekha Hospital LLC, Sharjah, UAE (Jun 2014 – Jun 2020)
  • Consultant Anaesthesiologist and Intensivist – Korambayil Hospital and Diagnostic Centre Pvt Ltd, Manjeri (May 2011 – Jun 2014)
  • Specialist Anaesthetist / ICU – Almana General Hospital, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Dec 2008 – Feb 2011)
  • Chief Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Intensivist – Hi-Tec Hospital, Manjeri, Kerala (Jun 2005 – Nov 2008)
  • Evidence based - Myths and facts in Circulatory system: Anaesthesiologist, Kerala Journal of Anaesthesiology, Vol 1, Book 1, page 21, Jan 2013.
  • Presented many topics in Indian Society of Anaesthesiology (ISA) and Manjeri Clinical Club meetings.
  • Invited faculty in Continuing Medical Education on Evidence Based Diabetes Management organized by Public Health Foundation of India and Diab Care India at Calicut, Kerala, India on 11th November 2012. Topic presented: Diabetic foot.
  • Invited faculty, PONSZAC 2013: Presented “Pathophysiology of Respiratory Failure” (basic sciences lecture) at the 29th Annual South Zone Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists Conference at JIPMER, Pondicherry on 23rd August.
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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.

  • 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. 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.

  • 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
  • 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
  • ACLS (American Heart Association) Jan, 2020
  • 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.
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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.
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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.

  • IDCCM - Baby Memorial Hospital,(2023-2024)
  • DNB - ANESTHESIOLOGY, Polakulath Narayanan Renai Medicity Hospital. Ernakulam. (2019-2022)
  • MBBS Kannur Medical College Anjarakkandy. (2008-2014)
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • Member of Indian Medical Association (IMA, Kerala) Since 2021
  • Member of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) Since 2023
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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.

  • MBBS : Government Stanley Medical College , Chennai
  • PG: DNB Ansthesiology, DRLH Hiranandani Hospital, Powai Mumbai
  • 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.
  • Anesthesia
  • Critical care
  • Regional Anesthesia
  • Pain Management
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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.

  • 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