Critical Care Medicine at Aster Ramesh Hospitals deals with the diagnosis and management of life-threatening conditions. Such patients are managed in a specialized area called the Intensive Care Unit. These critically ill patients may also have dysfunction or failure of one or more organ systems, including the cardiac, pulmonary, neurologic, liver, kidney or gastrointestinal systems. In the ICU, various procedures like endotracheal intubation, central venous catheterization, arterial cannulation, bronchoscopy, lumbar puncture, chest tube thoracostomy and percutaneous tracheostomy are performed by the intensivist. Many of these sick patients require life support systems like invasive and non – invasive ventilation, Hemodialysis and CRRT, which are available at the bedside. Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy, Ultrasonography and 2D Echocardiography are used routinely for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Comprehensive, multidisciplinary care is ensured with multidisciplinary rounds, where experts from various specialities come together to decide what is best for the patient. A lot of emphasis is placed on areas like training, standardizing care through evidence based clinical practice guidelines. The care of critically ill patients also raises many complicated ethical and social issues, which are dealt with a lot of compassion, respect and understanding. Quality of medical care is strictly monitored by benchmarking on various clinical quality indicators and by having robust systems for process improvement in place.
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FAQs
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What does a critical care physician do?
A critical care physician in Vijayawada works closely with critically ill patients to offer proper care. The physician is responsible for providing care to patients facing trauma or multiple organ dysfunction. The physician also works in the ICU to provide complete care during a patient’s recovery from severe health complications.
What questions you should ask a critical care physician?
When you meet the critical care physician, do ask questions like-
- Reasons to admit to the ICU.
- Possible treatment options
- Current condition
- Complications
- Pain control
You need to be open with your questions and hear out the physician when asking questions
What are the most common types of conditions that critical care physicians treat?
The critical care physician in Vijayawada offers high-quality health care for patients facing multiple issues. Some of the most common types of conditions treated are cardiovascular failure, gastrointestinal failure, organ failure, renal failure, stroke, and severe accidents.
When should I consider seeing a critical care physician?
If you have a severe accident or are facing any major health issue, you can decide to visit a critical care physician. Some of the reasons can be kidney failure, stroke, severe burns, and any internal issues including cardiovascular problems, chronic kidney disease, or even cancer.
What is the role of a critical care physician in a patient's treatment journey?
Critical care physicians offer 24-hour care and monitor progress in a patient’s treatment journey. They also offer counseling to patients and their families so they can be mentally prepared to fight the health issue. They also recommend surgical treatment as well as any necessary emergency medical treatment required to save the patient’s lives.
How does a critical care physician decide on a treatment plan?
The critical care physician's treatment plan depends on the severity of the patient’s condition. The physician thoroughly checks the patient’s report, communicates with the family and doctor, and considers the best suitable treatment plan that would help the patient survive.
What advancements or technologies are utilised by critical care physicians?
A critical care physician in Vijayawada is well-trained in using modern medical tools, including dialysis machines, defibrillators, blood analysers, and CAT scanners. The physicians are also trained to use surgical tools and machines used in the ICU.
What documents should I carry on my first visit to a critical care physician?
When visiting a critical care physician, you need to carry previous health reports, physical examination findings, clinical diagnoses, and other similar documents. Often in emergency setting, it is not possible to carry all medical documents, just make sure you have soft copies available for the doctor to review.
How should I prepare for my first visit to a critical care physician?
If you are visiting a critical care physician for the first time, then follow below steps-
- Arrive at the hospital early.
- Have open communication about your problem with the physician.
- Carry out all your earlier health reports.
- Talk about the follow-up plans.
The best you can do is talk to the critical care physician in Vijayawada to determine how you should prepare for the visit.
