Critical Care Medicine

The intensivist-driven advanced level 3 multidisciplinary intensive care unit (ICU) at Aster Hospital Whitefield is a highly advanced specialized unit within the hospital that provides state-of-the-art services for critically ill patients with complex medical/surgical conditions. The ICU is staffed by a team of highly trained and experienced healthcare professionals who provide comprehensive care for their patients.

The team in the multidisciplinary ICU includes intensivists, critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, pharmacists, medico-social workers, and other specialists who work together to provide personalized care for each patient.

The ICU is equipped with the most advanced medical technologies, such as invasive/non-invasive ventilators, HFNCs, hemodialysis machines, hemodynamic monitors, Ultrasound & ECHO machines, ECMOs (heart and/or lung bypass machines) and other state-of-the-art equipment to manage critically ill patients. There are isolation facilities with air exchange systems which help in the optimal management of infectious disorders and immunocompromised patients. The team is skilled in the use of these technologies and is trained to monitor continuously and alter treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes.

The team in the multidisciplinary ICU at Aster Hospital Whitefield places a strong emphasis on patient and family-centred care. 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. The team also provides emotional and psychological support for patients and their families to help them cope with the stress and anxiety associated with a critical illness.

The level 4 ICU at Aster Whitefield Hospital is a quaternary referral centre well-equipped to manage a wide range of complex medical and surgical conditions, including sepsis, respiratory failures, renal &liver failures, strokes, cardiac arrest/cardiac failures, traumatic injuries, peri-operative care for patients undergoing complex surgical procedures/ transplants or any other life-threatening conditions. The team's expertise, state-of-the-art technologies, and patient-centred approach to care make the multidisciplinary ICU at Aster Hospital Whitefield the top choice for critically ill patients who require specialized care in Bangalore and elsewhere.

Overall, the multidisciplinary ICU at Aster Hospital Whitefield is dedicated to providing the highest level of care and support to critically ill patients and their families. With its team-based approach, state-of-the-art technology and focus on personalized care, the ICU is well-equipped to manage a wide range of complex medical, surgical and transplant patients on their road to recovery.