Critical Care (MDICU)

Critical Care (MDICU)

Advanced Critical Care at VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Kochi

The Department of Critical Care Medicine at VPS Lakeshore Hospital offers comprehensive and advanced care through its Multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit (MDICU). The MDICU is a dedicated critical care facility designed to manage patients with complex and life-threatening conditions, delivering round-the-clock, high-intensity care.

The unit functions with 24x7 in-house Intensivist coverage, supported by experienced respiratory therapists and specially trained IDCCN (Indian Diploma in Critical Care Nursing) nurses. This multidisciplinary team ensures continuous monitoring, rapid decision-making, and evidence-based care at all times.

Comprehensive Critical Care Services

The MDICU provides a full spectrum of advanced critical care interventions, including: Advanced Respiratory and Life Support

• Mechanical ventilation with advanced modes including NAVA
• High Flow Nasal Oxygen (HFNO) therapy
• Bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage
• Tracheostomy for long-term ventilatory support
• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) for severe cardiac or respiratory failure

Renal and Blood Purification Therapies

• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Intermittent hemodialysis
• Plasmapheresis and hemoperfusion for autoimmune and toxicological conditions

Advanced Monitoring and Imaging

• Invasive hemodynamic monitoring, including cardiac output measurement
• Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS)
• Bedside echocardiography for rapid clinical assessment

Specialised Critical Care Services

• Organ transplant critical care for liver and kidney transplant patients, including pre- and post-transplant management
• Stroke Call services with rapid response and protocol-based stroke management
• Emergency resuscitation with immediate and skilled response to cardiac and respiratory emergencies

Early Recovery and Rehabilitation

• Early mobilisation protocols supported by the Sara Combilizer multifunctional positioning aid to promote functional recovery in critically ill patients

Integrated Diagnostic And Support Services

The MDICU is supported by advanced microbiology, radiology, pathology, and transfusion services, ensuring rapid diagnostics, bedside imaging, and timely availability of blood and blood components essential for critical care management.

Commitment To Academic Excellence

The Department of Critical Care Medicine is also a centre for academic training and professional development. The department offers the following accredited programmes:

• DrNB (Diplomate of National Board) in Critical Care Medicine
• IDCCM (Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine)
• IDCCN (Indian Diploma in Critical Care Nursing)
• FARC (Fellowship in Advanced Respiratory Critical Care) by ISCCM

Academic activities include regular clinical audits, journal clubs, multidisciplinary meetings, and review sessions to ensure continuous learning and adherence to the latest evidence-based practices.

Why Choose The Mdicu At Vps Lakeshore Hospital

• 24x7 Intensivist-led critical care
• Advanced life-support technologies including ECMO and CRRT
• Multidisciplinary expertise across medical and surgical specialties
• Strong focus on early mobilisation and functional recovery
• Excellence in academics, training, and evidence-based care
• Compassionate, patient-centred approach to critical care

The MDICU at VPS Lakeshore Hospital is committed to delivering advanced, ethical, and compassionate critical care, while continued