An integral support function for all Specialities, the Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care provides inter-disciplinary medical care based on applications of Anaesthesia in surgery, Diagnostics, Critical Care and Pain management, with an optimal, evidence-based approach.
From providing patient-centred perioperative clinical services in Surgery to induction of Anaesthesia for diagnostic and radiation procedures to rendering quality care to the critically ill and assisting in chronic pain management, the ALS/BLS trained team of Anaesthesiologists, with the help of high-tech clinical support, extends expert services to all specialities at all times, efficiently.
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Well equipped with the latest medical equipment, modern technology & infrastructure, Aster Hospital is one of the best hospitals in India.
FAQs
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What does a critical care physician do?
A professional and experienced critical care physician treats severe illness, including traumatic injuries and multi-organ dysfunction. Critical care specialists counsel patients, treat issues related to their end-of-life decisions, offer advance directives, and coordinate with medical staff to provide the best patient care.
What question you should ask a critical care physician?
Patients must ask questions regarding their current conditions, their causes, and the most suitable treatment plan. You should also ask about the associated risks, side effects, and adverse reactions that may occur post-treatment and ask what steps they would follow to monitor their progress.
What are the most common types of conditions that critical care physicians treat?
Critical care physicians treat organ failure systems, including respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and renal failures. They provide comprehensive care for patients with severe injuries, burns, and other life-threatening allergic conditions.
When should I consider seeing a critical care physician?
If you experience severe chest pain, difficulty in breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, mental illness, strokes, severe burns, or unconsciousness. If you have symptoms and side effects post-treatment or surgeries, prefer consulting with doctors.
What is the role of a critical care physician in a patient's treatment journey?
At Aster Medcity, the top critical care medical doctors provide comprehensive care to patients suffering from severe illnesses, including traumatic injuries and uncontrolled bleeding. From a complete physical examination to advanced diagnostic evaluation and monitoring multidisciplinary collaboration, critical care physicians provide the best treatment planning to patients.
How does a critical care physician decide on a treatment plan?
Skilled critical care physicians in Kochi follow a structured approach to deciding on a treatment plan. This includes assessing the patient’s health condition, identifying the underlying cause, providing life support for severe illness, and providing specific treatment for specific conditions. Patients are constantly monitored to ensure that the required treatments are provided.
What advancements or technologies are utilised by critical care physicians?
Top critical care physicians in Kochi leverage advanced techniques to treat severe illnesses. These technologies include life support machines, like ventilators and intensive care units. Aster Medcity in Kochi also leverages imaging techniques like CT scans, MRI machines, and ultrasounds. Additional support is provided, considering the patient’s health conditions.
What documents should I carry on my first visit to a critical care physician?
Patients must carry a medical history of their past surgeries and reports. Current medication lists and physician referral letters are required to let physicians understand your health conditions. Any recently undergone tests and reports would also do.
How should I prepare for my first visit to a critical care physician?
You must provide a complete medical history to physicians, including medical reports and test results, note medications you are taking, document symptoms, prepare a list of questions you need to ask, carry your medical insurance, and provide other related details according to your medical health.
