How does a critical care physician decide on a treatment plan?
The critical care physician's treatment plan depends on the patient's overall condition. The physician thoroughly checks and verifies the patient's medical history and orders appropriate medical tests based on the patient's current health status to create a personalised treatment plan.
What are the most common types of conditions that critical care physicians treat?
Critical care physicians in JP Nagar offer care to patients facing critical health issues. Some of the most common types of healthcare issues include cardiovascular failure, gastrointestinal complications, acute intoxication, and pregnancy-related complications. The physician is also trained to offer health care assistance to patients in the ICU.
What is the role of a critical care physician in a patient's treatment journey?
The role of a critical care physician in a patient’s treatment journey is to offer 24-hour care and monitor progress. They also offer counseling to patients and their families so they can be mentally prepared to fight the health issue.
What does a critical care physician do?
Critical care physicians, also called intensive care specialists, help diagnose and treat critically ill patients regardless of specific health complications. The physician uses invasive and noninvasive treatment, diagnostic techniques, and monitoring modalities to support vital organs.
Does the multidisciplinary ICU offer ECMO services?
Yes, the ICU at Aster Hospital Whitefield offers ECMO services. The team of healthcare professionals is highly trained and experienced in the use of ECMO and provides high end supportive care.
Does the multidisciplinary ICU offer emotional and psychological support for patients and their families?
Yes, the ICU offers access to social workers,emotional, spiritual and other support services to help patients and their families cope with the stress and anxiety associated with critical illness.
How does the multidisciplinary ICU team work with patients and their families?
The team works closely with patients and their families to develop and implement personalized care plans. Family members are encouraged to be active participants in their loved one's care and are kept informed about their condition, treatment plan, and progress.
What kind of medical technologies are available in the multidisciplinary ICUs?
The ICU is equipped with advanced medical technologies such as ventilators, hemodialysis machines, cardiac & hemodynamic monitors, Ultrasound & ECHO machines, ECMO machines, infusion pumps and other state-of-the-art equipment to manage critically ill patients.
What kind of medical/surgical conditions can be treated in a multidisciplinary ICU?
A multidisciplinary ICU can manage a wide range of complex medical conditions, including respiratory failure, renal failure, heart attacks, strokes, sepsis, cardiac arrest, traumatic injuries, perioperative care, post-transplant care, poisoning and any similar life-threatening conditions.
What kind of healthcare professionals are part of the intensivist-driven multidisciplinary ICUteam?
The team includes intensivists, critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, pharmacists, social workers, and other specialists who work together to provide dynamic &, individualized care for each patient.
