Critical Care Medicine

“The Department of Critical Care Medicine - Where Advanced Medicine Meets Compassionate Care”

When patients and families face life's most challenging medical moments, they find hope and healing in our Department of Critical Care Medicine. For over two decades, we've been privileged to serve as a leading critical care centre in Northern India, caring for the most critically ill patients with both advanced medical expertise and genuine compassion.

Our team understands that behind every monitor, every procedure, and every treatment decision is a person with a story, a family hoping for recovery, and a community that depends on our expertise.

Our Facility

Our department spans 36,000 square feet on the 4th floor, housing over 100 ICU beds equipped with advanced monitoring systems. We care for patients across multiple specialties - from complex medical and surgical cases to trauma, neurosurgery, stroke, and liver transplant patients. Our specialized units include medical, surgical, neurosurgical, stroke, trauma, chest, and paediatric ICUs, plus a dedicated burn unit.

Every bed features sophisticated monitoring systems connected to our central nursing station, ensuring continuous patient surveillance. Our Rapid Response Team extends critical care expertise throughout the hospital, including the emergency department.

What We Offer

Advanced Technology & Procedures:

- State-of-the-art ventilators with advanced modes and respiratory monitoring

- Comprehensive hemodynamic monitoring (invasive and non-invasive)

- Point-of-care ultrasound and echocardiography

- Complete renal replacement therapy (hemodialysis and CRRT)

- Percutaneous dilatation tracheostomy (we perform the highest volume in India)

- Fiberoptic bronchoscopy and advanced airway management

- Thromboelastography for coagulation monitoring

Specialized Services:

- Advanced airway management and video laryngoscopy

- Invasive vascular procedures and central line placement

- Lung ultrasound and e-FAST protocols

- Nutritional assessment and planning

- Interventional procedures (paracentesis, thoracentesis, chest tubes)

- Neurological monitoring including ICP monitoring

Our Journey

Our story began in the late 1990s as a modest 6-bed unit under Professor Dr. J. Wig's leadership. Through dedication and vision, we've grown into one of India's premier critical care centres.

Key Milestones:

2004: Expanded into specialized independent units

2006: Assembled our multidisciplinary team providing 24/7 care

2009: Achieved independent recognition as Critical Care Division under Dr. Parshotam Lal Gautam

2010:Became an IDCCM Fellowship centre (ISCCM)

2014: Formally established as Department of Critical Care Medicine

2019: Launched DM Critical Care Medicine super-specialty program

2022: Received official MCI recognition for our DM program

Academic Excellence

We're proud to be one of the few centres in India offering the DM in Critical Care Medicine program. Starting with 2 candidates annually in 2019, we've applied to expand to 5 seats to meet growing demand.

Our faculty actively contributes to medical knowledge through research and education. This past year, we published 4 book chapters, 1 review article, and 10 original research papers. We currently have 5 active research projects addressing critical questions in intensive care medicine.

Educational Impact

We believe in sharing knowledge and advancing the field through education. Our notable conferences and programs include:

International Anaesthesia and Critical Care Review(2008, 2010) - Partnership with Mayo Clinic

FCCS Courses - Certified by Society of Critical Care Medicine, USA

Crisis Resource Management and Patient Safety workshops

VTE-CON @ DMC&H: Specialized thromboembolism conference

 Regular CME programs and specialized certification courses

Our Commitment

Every day, our team works to transform critical moments into opportunities for healing. We combine cutting-edge medical technology with the human touch that makes all the difference. When you entrust your loved ones to our care, you're not just getting advanced medical treatment - you're getting a team that truly cares about every patient's journey to recovery.

We're honoured to serve our community and remain committed to excellence in critical care medicine, education, and research. Together, we turn hope into healing, one patient at a time.