Critical Care Medicine

Critical Care Hospital in Hyderabad

Critical care medicine is a medical specialty that deals with medical care for people with life-threatening injuries or illnesses. These treatments usually takes place in an intensive care unit (ICU), hence called intensive care medicine. CARE Hospitals has the best intensive care unit/ critical care unit (CCU) equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, where specially trained critical care specialists provide 24-hour care.

The critically ill patients who have a dysfunction or failure of one or more organ systems, including the cardiac, pulmonary, neurologic, liver, kidney or gastrointestinal systems can be treated by critical care specialists. Doctors perform various procedures like endotracheal intubation, central venous catheterization, arterial cannulation, bronchoscopy, lumbar puncture, chest tube thoracostomy, and percutaneous tracheostomy in the ICU bedside. In addition, the critical care medicine deals with end-of-life decisions, advance directives, estimating prognosis, and counselling of patients and their families.

The routine diagnosis and testing include the use of invasive and non-invasive ventilation, Haemodialysis and CRRT, which are available at the bedside in the ICU. Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy, Ultrasonography and 2D Echocardiography can also be performed on a daily basis to evaluate the condition of the patient. 

CARE Hospitals is one of the best hospitals for critical care medicine in India. Our team of doctors opts for various means of diagnostic tools and assessments to provide the best-in-class care through evidence-based clinical practice. The coordinated and comprehensive teamwork at CARE Hospitals makes the department of Critical Care Medicine world-class with top-notch medical services. 

Comprehensive Critical Care

Our critical care specialists are equipped to address a wide range of critical medical conditions. These conditions often involve the dysfunction or failure of one or more organ systems, including the cardiac, pulmonary, neurologic, liver, kidney, or gastrointestinal systems. Our dedicated team of doctors and specialists performs a variety of procedures at the ICU bedside, including but not limited to:

• Endotracheal Intubation: For patients requiring mechanical ventilation.
• Central Venous Catheterization: To monitor and manage intravenous medications.
• Arterial Cannulation: To assess blood pressure and obtain blood samples.
• Bronchoscopy: For visual examination of the airways and lungs.
• Lumbar Puncture: To analyze cerebrospinal fluid.
• Chest Tube Thoracostomy: For draining fluid or air from the chest cavity.
• Percutaneous Tracheostomy: When long-term airway support is needed.

End-of-Life Care and Support

In addition to life-saving interventions, our critical care medicine department is dedicated to addressing end-of-life decisions, advance directives, estimating prognosis, and providing counseling to patients and their families during these challenging times. We understand the importance of holistic care, including emotional and psychological support.

Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tools

CARE Hospitals offers a wide array of diagnostic tools and assessments to provide evidence-based clinical care. Our ICU is equipped with invasive and non-invasive ventilation, hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and other state-of-the-art resources. We routinely utilize tools such as Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy, Ultrasonography, and 2D Echocardiography to evaluate and monitor patients' conditions.

World-Class Critical Care

CARE Hospitals is renowned as one of the best critical care hospital in Hyderabad. Our team of dedicated doctors and specialists utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care. The synergy of coordinated and comprehensive teamwork makes our Critical Care Medicine department a leader in providing top-notch medical services.