Pulmonology
The Pulmonology Department renders bronchoscopy services, both flexible and rigid. The department is well known for its competent work in interventional bronchoscopy, especially Trans-Bronchial Needle Aspiration (TBNA)/ biopsies, endobronchial electrosurgery procedures, balloon bronchoplasty and stenting. Pleuroscopy and video assisted thoracoscopic procedures add to another field of the proficiency of the department. The Pulmonology Department is also equipped with the Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) facility. The department utilizes all the latest and modern tools for broncoscopic diagnosis.
The department also consists of a specialized sleep laboratory and conducts multiple sleep studies in the laboratory for patients with diseases and conditions related to obesity hypoventilation syndrome, obstructive sleep apnoea, day time sleepiness and snoring disorders and multiple others.
The expert team of pulmonologists is highly specialized in complex surgical and medical procedures and is experienced in treating the patients of all ages with utmost care and as per the complete satisfaction of the indivisdual. The pulmonologists at Siddh work in collaboration with the experts of almost all other specialities in order to deliver personalised and effective care to the patient.
About Pulmonology and Critical care
What is Pulmonary critical care
Pulmonary critical care, also called critical care medicine, is a specialized branch of emergency and critical care medicine dedicated to addressing injuries and illnesses of the respiratory system. Critical care pulmonologists specialize in diagnosing and treating respiratory challenges, such as multi-system failure and other life-threatening scenarios. Working closely with critical care physicians and intensivists, pulmonologists administer life-saving interventions and procedures, often within hospitals or specialized pulmonary center’s intensive care units (ICUs).
Common Conditions
Critical care medicine aims to stabilize patients with respiratory conditions. Some of these conditions include:
- Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP): Hospitalized patients on mechanical ventilation are susceptible to VAP, a type of pneumonia caused by pathogens that enter the lungs via the ventilator. Timely antibiotic therapy and supportive care are crucial.
- Pulmonary Embolism in Critical Care: When a patient presents with a massive or sub-massive PE, immediate interventions such as thrombolytic therapy or embolectomy might be necessary to restore blood flow to the lungs.
- Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Sudden worsening of COPD symptoms, often triggered by infections or environmental factors, requires prompt assessment and treatment with bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and, in severe cases, non-invasive ventilation.
- Pulmonary emphysema: It is a type of COPD. It leads to airflow obstruction and severe breathing difficulties, often necessitating critical care interventions to manage respiratory distress.
- Acute or Chronic Respiratory Failure: It involves severe impairment in lung function necessitating urgent critical care interventions, often involving mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy to support breathing and ensure adequate oxygenation.
- Acute Exacerbation of Bronchial Asthma: It is the sudden and severe worsening of asthma symptoms, requiring immediate critical care to alleviate airway constriction and prevent life-threatening respiratory distress.
- Acute Chest Injury: It refers to traumatic damage to the chest causing respiratory distress, potential lung collapse, or other critical conditions that necessitate urgent medical attention and intensive care support.
- Cystic Fibrosis: It is a genetic disorder that involves a buildup of thick, sticky mucus in the lungs. The patients require ongoing critical care to manage infections, improve lung function, and support respiratory health.
- Lung Cancer: This condition is characterized by malignant growths in the lungs that can compromise breathing function, often requiring critical care interventions for treatment such as surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy.
Critical care medicine complements pulmonology by addressing acute respiratory emergencies and managing patients in intensive care settings. From ventilator management to sepsis treatment, critical care physicians are trained to handle life-threatening conditions with precision and expertise.
Diagnosis
- Pulmonary Function Tests: These encompass a range of assessments, from basic screening spirometry to detailed measurements of lung volumes, diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide, and arterial blood gases, aiding comprehensive respiratory evaluation.
- Bronchoscopic Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL): It is the gold-standard method for diagnosing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). It provides precise sampling of lung secretions for accurate microbial analysis and identification.
- Blood Test: Blood samples are crucial for routine and specialized testing, analyzing blood chemistries like potassium, sodium, and cholesterol levels and liver function. A complete blood count helps identify infections, anemia, or diseases like herpes simplex and HIV.
- Pleural Fluid Analysis: Assessing fluid buildup between the chest wall and lungs, this test determines if the cause is cancerous or infectious, aiding in treatment decisions.
- Lung Biopsy: This procedure allows physicians to assess lung tissue damage and identify cancerous cells, guiding appropriate treatment plans.
- Thoracotomy: A surgical incision enables thorough evaluation and surgical intervention on the lung, facilitating precise diagnosis and treatment of underlying conditions.
- Chest X-ray: This imaging technique utilizes X-rays to examine internal tissues and organs. While not ideal for diagnosing COPD, it aids in identifying various conditions affecting the chest.
- CT Scan: This test combines X-rays with computer imaging and provides detailed views of the target area, including lung airway dimensions and airway wall thickness.
Treatment & Procedures
- Lung Biopsy
- Thoracoscopy
- Chest Tube intervention
- Bronchoscopy
- Sleep Apnea
- EBUS
- Interventional pulmonology
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism
Technology At Your Service
Siddh Hospital has got cutting edge advanced medical technology to take care of most complex of the diseases. Latest Flat Panel Cath Lab from Siemens, Germany is capable of doing the most difficult Coronary Procedures. The Radiology department has 64 Slice CT Scanner, 4D Ultrasound and Colour Doppler, Digital X-Ray, Mammography, DEXA Scan while the Cardiology Department has the facilities of Echocardiography, Treadmill Test, Holter and ECG. The Hospital has fully modular operation theatres and fully equipped ICU and CCU. Siddh Hospital has inhouse blood bank with component seperator and a dialysis centre.
Accessible To All
One of the biggest obstacles to Universal Healthcare Access is the high cost of tertiary care in India. A lot of people cannot afford this costly treatment which is either not available in the public sector or there is a long waiting. Siddh Hospital brings to you the latest cutting edge healthcare delivered by the finest of the doctors at a very affordable cost. Our packages are fixed unlike many other hospitals where cost overruns are to be paid by the patient. The packages at Siddh Hospital are fixed for the patient regardless of the length of stay due to any kind of complications arising during the treatment process.
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