Critical Care and Anaesthelogist

Critical Care at Meridian Hospital: Your Partner in Emergency Care in Chennai

At Meridian Hospital, we understand that critical situations require immediate and specialized care. Our state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit (CCU) is Chennai’s leading facility, equipped to handle the most complex medical emergencies. Whether you’re searching for emergency care in Chennai or a critical care center in Chennai, Meridian Hospital is here to provide exceptional, life-saving treatment.

What is Critical Care?

Critical care is a specialized branch of medicine focused on treating patients with severe or life-threatening conditions. Our team of highly trained intensivists, nurses, and respiratory therapists works tirelessly to provide comprehensive monitoring and intervention for patients requiring constant care.

Conditions Treated in Our Critical Care Unit

The Meridian Hospital CCU is equipped to manage a wide range of critical illnesses and injuries, including:

Respiratory failure: We offer advanced life support, including mechanical ventilation, to ensure adequate oxygen supply to your body.
Cardiovascular emergencies: Our team is adept at managing heart attacks, arrhythmias, and other cardiac issues.
Sepsis: This life-threatening infection requires prompt intervention, and our team is well-equipped to combat it.
Neurological emergencies: We provide specialized care for stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological conditions.
Trauma: Our team is trained to handle complex injuries resulting from accidents and falls.
Post-surgical care: We offer critical care support for patients recovering from major surgeries.
Multi-organ failure: We have the expertise to manage situations where multiple organs are malfunctioning.

Interventional Cardiology: This minimally invasive approach utilizes catheters to diagnose and treat heart conditions. Some procedures include:

1. Angioplasty and Stenting: Opens blocked arteries and improves blood flow to the heart.
2. Balloon Angioplasty: Opens narrowed arteries in the legs (peripheral artery disease).
3. Valve Replacement or Repair: Restores normal function of malfunctioning heart valves.
4. Catheter Ablation: Destroys a small area of heart tissue causing irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias).
Electrocardiogram (ECG): Measures the electrical activity of the heart to diagnose arrhythmias and other heart conditions.
Echocardiogram (Echo): Uses ultrasound waves to create images of the heart, valves, and blood flow.
Stress Test: Evaluates how well the heart functions during physical exertion.
Holter Monitor:Records the heart's electrical activity for 24-48 hours to detect arrhythmias.
Cardiac Rehabilitation:Provides exercise training, education, and support to help patients recover from heart disease and improve their overall health.
Medications:We offer a variety of medications to manage heart conditions, including cholesterol-lowering medications, blood pressure medications, and blood thinners.

Dr Muthurajan N

MBBS, M.D (Anaesthesia/Intensive Care)
Intensivist
TIME: 9AM - 5PM

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Dr. Sanjeev Kumar S

Medical Superintendent
MBBS, M.D( Anaestheiology)
TIME: 9AM - 5PM

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Dr. Abinav AV

MBBS, MD(ANAESTHESIA)
Consultant- Critical Care & Anesthesiology
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Dr. Keerthana N

Registrar - Critical Care & Anaesthesiology

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Dr. Kartik Rajgopal L

Registrar - Critical care & Anaesthesiology

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Dr. Roshni Raman

Registrar - Critical care & Anaesthesiology

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Dr. Mounitha A

Associate Consultant - Critical Care & Anaesthesiology

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Treatments Offered in Our Critical Care Unit

Our CCU is outfitted with the latest technology to provide a full spectrum of critical care services, including:

Advanced monitoring: We continuously monitor vital signs like heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels to ensure timely intervention.
Mechanical ventilation: We use ventilators to support patients who are unable to breathe adequately on their own.
Continuous Renal replacement therapy (dialysis): Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) is a lifesaving dialysis treatment specifically designed for critically ill patients with acute kidney failure in intensive care units. This advanced therapy supports kidney function while minimizing strain on the heart, making it ideal for patients with sepsis, multi-organ failure, or severe fluid imbalances. At our critical care unit, CRRT is administered by a team of skilled specialists using modern equipment to ensure optimal patient outcomes. With CRRT, we provide tailored and compassionate care to support recovery during life’s most critical moments.
Inotropic and vasopressor medications: These medications support blood pressure and circulation.
Pain management: We ensure patient comfort with effective pain management strategies.
Nutritional support: We provide specialized nutritional support through intravenous fluids or feeding tubes.
Blood transfusions: We offer blood transfusions if necessary to replace lost blood or correct deficiencies.

If you’re seeking exceptional emergency care in Chennai, look no further than Meridian Hospital. Our Critical Care Unit is committed to providing life-saving interventions and ensuring the best possible outcomes for critically ill patients.

Advanced monitoring

We continuously monitor vital signs like heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels to ensure timely intervention.

Mechanical ventilation

We use ventilators to support patients who are unable to breathe adequately on their own.

Continuous Renal replacement therapy (dialysis):

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) is a lifesaving dialysis treatment specifically designed for critically ill patients with acute kidney failure in intensive care units. This advanced therapy supports kidney function while minimizing strain on the heart, making it ideal for patients with sepsis, multi-organ failure, or severe fluid imbalances. At our critical care unit, CRRT is administered by a team of skilled specialists using modern equipment to ensure optimal patient outcomes. With CRRT, we provide tailored and compassionate care to support recovery during life’s most critical moments.

Inotropic & vasopressor medications

hese medications support blood pressure and circulation.

Pain management

We ensure patient comfort with effective pain management strategies.

Nutritional support

We provide specialized nutritional support through intravenous fluids or feeding tubes.

Blood transfusions

We offer blood transfusions if necessary to replace lost blood or correct deficiencies.

Critical Care and Anaesthelogist

Critical Care at Meridian Hospital: Your Partner in Emergency Care in Chennai

What is Critical Care?

Conditions Treated in Our Critical Care Unit

Dr Muthurajan N

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar S

Dr. Abinav AV

Dr. Keerthana N

Dr. Kartik Rajgopal L

Dr. Roshni Raman

Dr. Mounitha A

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Treatments Offered in Our Critical Care Unit

Advanced monitoring

Mechanical ventilation

Continuous Renal replacement therapy (dialysis):

Inotropic & vasopressor medications

Pain management

Nutritional support

Blood transfusions

Meet Our Experts

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar S

MBBS, MD – Anesthesia

Dr. Abhinav A V

MBBS, MD – Anesthesiology

Dr. Gautham

MBBS, MD – Anesthesia

Dr Sanjeev

Medical superintendent

MBBS, M.D( Anaestheiology)

Time: 9AM - 5PM

Dr Abinav

Consultant- Critical Care &Anesthesiology

MBBS, MD (ANAESTHESIA)

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Dr Vishal swain

Consultant- Critical Care & Anesthesiology

MBBS, MD (ANAESTHESIA)

Time: