Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
The Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine department is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with respiratory and critical illness.
Our team of board-certified pulmonologists, critical care specialists, and multidisciplinary healthcare providers offers expert diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management for a wide range of pulmonary conditions and critical health issues.
We are committed to delivering personalized, patient-centered care that improves respiratory health, manages complex illnesses, and supports recovery in critically ill patients.
Comprehensive Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care Services
Comprehensive Pulmonary Medicine Services
Our Pulmonary Medicine department offers a wide range of services to diagnose, treat, and manage respiratory conditions:
• Asthma and Allergy Management:
Comprehensive care for patients with asthma and allergies, including diagnostic testing, medication management, and personalized asthma action plans.
Our team works closely with patients to identify triggers, manage symptoms, and prevent asthma attacks.
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Management:
Specialized care for patients with COPD, offering pulmonary rehabilitation, medication management, and lifestyle counseling to improve lung function and enhance quality of life.
• Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD):
Diagnosis and management of ILDs, including pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis.
Our team provides advanced imaging, lung biopsies, and personalized treatment plans to manage symptoms and slow disease progression.
• Pulmonary Hypertension:
Comprehensive care for patients with pulmonary hypertension, including diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and coordination with cardiology for a multidisciplinary approach to care.
• Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders:
Evaluation and management of sleep-related breathing disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, including sleep studies, CPAP therapy, and surgical consultation when necessary.
• Lung Cancer Screening and Management:
Early detection and management of lung cancer, offering low-dose CT screening, bronchoscopy, and coordination with oncology for multidisciplinary care, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
• Cystic Fibrosis Care:
Specialized care for patients with cystic fibrosis, offering multidisciplinary management that includes pulmonary care, nutritional support, and genetic counseling. Our CF program provides access to the latest treatments and clinical trials.
• Bronchiectasis Management:
Comprehensive care for patients with bronchiectasis, including airway clearance techniques, antibiotics, and pulmonary rehabilitation to improve lung function and reduce the frequency of infections.
Comprehensive Critical Care Services
Our Critical Care Medicine department offers expert care for patients with life-threatening conditions requiring intensive monitoring and treatment:
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU):
A state-of-the-art ICU equipped with advanced technology to monitor and treat critically ill patients, including those with respiratory failure, sepsis, severe infections, and multi-organ failure.
Our ICU is staffed 24/7 by critical care specialists and experienced nurses.
• Mechanical Ventilation Management:
Expert management of patients requiring mechanical ventilation, including invasive and non-invasive ventilation strategies to support breathing in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), COPD exacerbations, and other critical conditions.
• Sepsis and Septic Shock Management:
Rapid diagnosis and treatment of sepsis and septic shock, offering fluid resuscitation, antibiotic therapy, and organ support to stabilize patients and improve outcomes.
• Post-Surgical Critical Care:
Comprehensive care for patients recovering from complex surgeries, including cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, and major abdominal procedures.
Our team provides close monitoring and advanced interventions to ensure a smooth recovery.
• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO):
A life-saving technology for patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure, offering ECMO support when conventional therapies are insufficient.
Our team provides comprehensive ECMO management to support recovery in critically ill patients.
• Multisystem Organ Failure Management:
Advanced care for patients experiencing multisystem organ failure, including renal replacement therapy, liver support, and coordination with multiple specialties to provide comprehensive care.
Services and Programs
Personalised, Expert Care
The Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine department offers a variety of specialized services and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our patients:
• Advanced Diagnostic Testing:
Access to state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, including pulmonary function tests, bronchoscopy, CT scans, and sleep studies, to accurately diagnose respiratory conditions and guide treatment.
• Individualized Treatment Plans:
Personalized care plans tailored to each patient’s specific needs, with a focus on managing symptoms, improving lung function, and enhancing overall quality of life.
• Patient and Family Education:
Educational resources and support for patients and families managing respiratory and critical conditions, including guidance on treatment options, symptom management, and lifestyle modifications.
• Telehealth and Virtual Consultations:
Convenient access to pulmonary and critical care consultations, follow-up visits, and ongoing support through virtual appointments, allowing patients to receive expert care from the comfort of their homes.
• Support Groups and Counseling:
Access to support groups and counseling services for patients and families dealing with chronic respiratory conditions and critical illness, providing emotional support, shared experiences, and a sense of community.
Specialised Programs and Initiatives
The Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine department offers several specialized programs to enhance patient care and support recovery:
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program:
A multidisciplinary program designed to improve lung function, reduce symptoms, and enhance quality of life for patients with chronic lung conditions.
Our program includes exercise training, nutritional counseling, and education on managing respiratory symptoms.
• Sleep Medicine Program:
A specialized program for diagnosing and treating sleep-related breathing disorders, offering comprehensive sleep studies, CPAP therapy, and personalized treatment plans to improve sleep quality and overall health.
• Lung Cancer Screening Program:
A program focused on early detection of lung cancer in high-risk individuals, offering low-dose CT scans, smoking cessation support, and follow-up care for patients with detected abnormalities.
• Post-ICU Recovery Program:
A program designed to support patients after discharge from the ICU, offering follow-up care, physical therapy, and psychological support to help patients recover from the physical and emotional challenges of critical illness.
• Pulmonary Hypertension Program:
A comprehensive program offering advanced diagnostics, medical management, and coordination with cardiology to provide specialized care for patients with pulmonary hypertension.
