PULMONOLOGY AND CRITICAL CARE CENTRE
Equipped with
- Endobronchial ultrasound system (EBUS)
- Video Bronchoscopy Suite
- Comprehensive Sleep Lab (PSG)
- Integrated Intensive Care
- Pulmonology Rehabilitation
- PFT, DLCO
The department of Pulmonology deals with the diseases affecting the lungs and the respiratory system. Department has the facility for the evaluation & management of the entire range of acute & chronic respiratory diseases such as Asthma and respiratory allergies, COPD, ILD, Lung cancer, auto immune disorders, sleep related disorders and chest wall disorders.
The Department is integrated with the Critical Care unit in order to provide comprehensive care to patients requiring life support. A highly qualified team of intensive care specialists is available 24×7. Procedures like ECMO & CRRT are undertaken. Apart from the expertise the department is well equipped with the latest diagnostic & therapeutic technologies in the field of respiratory care.
We have the capability for the evaluation & management of the entire range of acute & chronic respiratory diseases
Respiratory High Dependency Unit (RHDU)
The department has its own high dependency unit (HDU), which provides closer observation and monitoring.
Pulmonary Function Laboratory
PFT lab is equipped with advanced Morgans spiroair with the provision of doing lung diffusion and volume studies besides routine spirometry. Preoperative analyses for patients undergoing thoracic & extrathoracic surgical intervention are performed on a regular basis. The facility of bedside spirometry is also available for patients who cant be moved to the lab.
Video Assisted Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy is the technique of visualizing the inside of the airways for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Sleep Service
Sleep studies are being done regularly for patients with obstructive sleep apnea, obesity hypoventilation syndrome, disorders of excessive snoring, and daytime sleepiness. The centre is equipped with a state – of – the – art sleep lap and facilities for diagnostic and titration studies are a regular feature!
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
The rehabilitation program offers graduated muscle exercises and training for those who suffer from confining respiratory ailments like advanced COPD & chronic respiratory failure. ARDS in ECMO, types of lung and thoracic surgeries are performed by an experienced team of thoracic surgeons at our institute.
Specialty Clinic
- Asthma Clinic
- Sleep Disorder Clinic
- Smoking Cessation Clinic
- Respiratory Clinic
