Department of Critical Care
Critical Care services are required for acutely ill patients caused by a medical emergency or trauma. This ought to be delivered by well-experienced doctors, monitored by high-tech equipment and with empathy. The Department of Critical Care at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai is equipped with the finest infrastructure & advanced facilities that are required for critical care & emergency. Under the leadership of our critical care specialists, a dedicated team of nurses work tirelessly for holistic management of all critical care & emergency conditions. Critical care units play a crucial role in the overall healthcare system, providing a high level of specialized care for patients with acute and severe medical conditions. The intensity of care in these units is tailored to the individual needs of each patient, with a focus on providing the best possible outcomes for those facing critical health challenges.
Diagnosis Capabilities
Identification of the symptoms and seeking immediate medical help can prove to be the key factor in positive patient outcomes.
The diseases & conditions treated by the Department of Critical Care at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai includes:
- Amniotic fluid embolism
- Anaphylaxis
- Heart Attack
- Hypoglycemia
- Motor vehicular accidents
- Trauma & falls
- Fire accidents
- Strokes
- Sepsis
- Pneumonia
Care Facilities
We regularly perform a vast array of procedures on critically ill, traumatic patients, which includes:
- Airway Management
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- Cardiovascular Monitoring
- Central Venous Catheterization
- Chest Drainage Tube Insertion
- Colonoscopy
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- CPR
- Craniotomy
- Diagnostic bronchoscopy
- ECMO
- Fluoroscopy
- Heart transplant
- Hemodialysis catheter insertion
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Intra-aortic balloon pump therapy
- Kidney transplant
- Liver transplant
- Lung transplant
- Mechanical ventilation
- Minnesota tube insertion
- Pancreas transplant
- Peritoneal drain insertion
- Plasma exchange
- Postoperative care
- Pulmonary artery catheter insertion
- Sengstaken-Blakemore tube insertion
- Temporary cardiac pacemaker insertion
- Therapeutic bronchoscopy
- Thoracentesis
- Tracheostomy
- Transcranial Doppler test
- Transesophageal echocardiography
- Transthoracic echocardiography
- Upper endoscopy
- Vasodilator therapy
The Department of Critical Care at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai is equipped with state-of-the-art critical care & emergency medicine infrastructure with high-precision monitoring devices, advanced equipment, high standards of infection control measures and a team of highly specialized critical care experts ensure that we remain at the forefront of critical care in the country. We also have trained physicians guided by the senior doctors who are available at the critical care ward round the clock to closely observe the patients with critical illness for complete recovery.
Our Doctors
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Dr Prashant Borade
Director
MBBS, MD, MRCP (UK)
Dr Harish Chafle
Senior Consultant
MBBS, DTCD, DNB, IDCCM
Dr Bhupinder Singh
Consultant
MBBS, DA, DNB (Anaesthesiology), EDAIC (Belgium), FIPM (IPSC) (Interventional Pain Management)
Critical Care Specialists
Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai consists of the best critical care management specialists who are experienced in handling all types of medical contingencies. The team of doctors and other support professionals in the intensive care unit are trained at elite medical institutions and have extensive experience in managing all kinds of critical clinical conditions across age group of patients.
- What is Critical Care & Emergency?
Critical care services are required for acutely ill patients caused by a medical emergency or trauma. This ought to be delivered by well-experienced doctors, monitored by high-tech equipment and with empathy.
The department of critical care at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai is equipped with the finest infrastructure & advanced facilities that are required for the critical care & emergency. Under the leadership of our critical care specialists, a dedicated team of nurses work tirelessly for holistic management of all critical care & emergency conditions.
- Best Speciality Doctors?
Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai consists of the best critical care management specialists who are experienced in handling all types of medical contingencies. The team of doctors and other support professionals in the intensive care unit are trained at elite medical institutions and have extensive experience in managing all kinds of critical clinical conditions across age group of patients.
- What conditions are treated in the Critical Care Department?
The department treats a wide range of critical conditions, including severe infections, trauma, cardiac emergencies, respiratory failure, organ failure, and other life-threatening situations requiring close monitoring and intervention.
- What is the difference between intensive care and Critical Care?
The terms are often used interchangeably, but intensive care generally refers to the broader concept of providing specialized care in an intensive care setting, while critical care specifically focuses on the management of critically ill patients.
- How are patients admitted to the ICU or Critical Care Unit?
Patients are usually admitted to the ICU or Critical Care Unit based on the severity of their condition, as determined by their primary care physician or the emergency department. Critical care specialists assess the need for intensive care and ongoing monitoring.
- Can family members visit patients in the Critical Care Unit?
Visitation policies vary by hospital, but many critical care units have specific visiting hours and guidelines to ensure the well-being of both patients and their families. Communication with the healthcare team is key for updates on the patient's condition.
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