Pulmonology & Critical Care
CLINICAL SPECIALITY • Medical Specialities

Pulmonology & Critical Care

Specialized chest medicine, respiratory disease care, asthma management, and advanced pulmonary critical care in Karaikudi.

CLINICAL OVERVIEW

About Pulmonology & Critical Care

Specialized chest medicine, respiratory disease care, asthma management, and advanced pulmonary critical care in Karaikudi.

KEY SPECIALITY FOCUS

✓ Bronchoscopy
✓ Sleep Studies
✓ Pulmonary Rehabilitation
✓ ICU Management
✓ Ventilator Care
SPECIALITY OVERVIEW

The Department of Pulmonology & Critical Care at Global Mission Hospital provides expert care for acute and chronic respiratory disorders, including bronchial asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), pneumonia, pleural effusion, and sleep apnea. Our chest specialists utilize pulmonary function testing for precise airway diagnostic staging.

Backed by a fully equipped Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with mechanical ventilators and High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), our critical care team delivers round-the-clock life-support for respiratory failure and sepsis.

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CLINICAL CAPABILITIES

Areas of Clinical Excellence

Specialized care pathways managed by senior consultants and multidisciplinary clinical teams.

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Asthma & COPD Management

Long-term airway optimization, spirometry, and inhaler technique instruction.

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Respiratory Infection Care

Targeted medical treatment for severe pneumonia, lung abscess, and pulmonary tuberculosis.

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Pulmonary Critical Care (ICU)

24/7 invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation for acute respiratory distress (ARDS).

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Pleural & Chest Diagnostics

Evaluation of pleural effusion, pneumothorax, and thoracic fluid accumulation.

THERAPEUTIC PROTOCOLS

Specialized Treatments & Therapies

Evidence-based medical management and therapeutic intervention protocols.

Mechanical Ventilation & Non-Invasive NIV Support

✓ Sustains life-critical arterial oxygenation during severe lung failure.

Advanced pressure and volume-controlled mechanical ventilation in ICU.

High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) Oxygenation

✓ Improves oxygenation while avoiding invasive endotracheal intubation.

Warmed and humidified high-velocity oxygen therapy for acute hypoxic respiratory failure.

Therapeutic Pleural Thoracentesis

✓ Relieves severe shortness of breath and permits diagnostic fluid analysis.

Ultrasound-guided drainage of excess fluid from the pleural cavity.

CLINICAL PROCEDURES

Diagnostic & Surgical Procedures

Precision clinical investigations and minimal-access surgical protocols.

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PROCEDURE

Digital Spirometry Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)

Measurement of lung volume capacities and airflow limitation before and after bronchodilator.

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PROCEDURE

Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis

Real-time sonographic guidance for safe pleural effusion fluid aspiration.

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Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis

Immediate bedside laboratory measurement of arterial oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH balance.

MEDICAL FACULTY

Pulmonology & Critical Care Specialists

Senior consultant specialists providing dedicated outpatient and inpatient clinical care.

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10+ Yrs Exp

Saravana Madhavan

MBBS, DTCD, MD (Pulmonology)

Consultant Pulmonologist & Chest Specialist

Srinath
10+ Yrs Exp

Srinath

MBBS, MD (Chest Medicine)

Consultant Pulmonologist

INSTITUTIONAL EXCELLENCE

Why Patients Choose Pulmonology & Critical Care

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24/7 Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Continuous pulse oximetry, capnography, and arterial blood gas monitoring.

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Advanced Pulmonary Function Testing

Computerized spirometry for accurate differentiation of restrictive vs obstructive lung disease.

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Bedside Ultrasound & Echo Guidance

Immediate point-of-care lung ultrasound for rapid detection of pneumothorax and effusion.

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Dedicated Respiratory Therapy Staff

Trained chest physiotherapists assisting airway clearance and lung expansion exercises.

CARE PATHWAY

Your Patient Care Journey

Structured step-by-step clinical pathway from registration to complete post-treatment recovery.

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Step 01

Pulmonology Consultation

Detailed chest auscultation, breathlessness grading, and symptom review.

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Spirometry & Chest Imaging

Digital spirometry PFT, arterial blood gas, and chest X-ray workup.

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Diagnostic Staging & Plan

Review of lung function values and tailored inhaler/medication regimen.

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Therapeutic Airway / ICU Care

Nebulization, non-invasive ventilation, or therapeutic pleural drainage.

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Respiratory Rehab & Follow-Up

Inhaler compliance training, smoking cessation guidance, and routine PFT tracking.

Speciality OPD Consultations

Struggling With Persistent Cough or Shortness of Breath?

Consult our pulmonology specialists for comprehensive lung function testing and expert chest care.