Critical Care Medicine
Comprehensive, evidence-based critical care delivered by specialist intensivists around the clock, supported by advanced ventilatory and organ-support technologies, ensuring prompt and effective management of sepsis, acute respiratory failure, multi-organ dysfunction, and complex post-surgical critical illness.
About Department
The Department of Critical Care Medicine at PB Health operates as a fully equipped, high-acuity intensive care unit (ICU) dedicated to the recognition and management of life-threatening organ dysfunction and critical illness. Care is delivered through structured, protocol-driven pathways supported by advanced life-support systems, continuous haemodynamic and respiratory monitoring, and round-the-clock intensivist supervision.
Core Critical Care Capabilities
- 24/7 ICU infrastructure with isolation-capable critical care beds
- Rapid response and Code Blue activation protocols
- Advanced invasive haemodynamic monitoring systems
- Mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) with advanced modes
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for unstable patients
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for refractory cardiac and respiratory failure
- Point-of-care testing (blood gases, lactate, electrolytes, coagulation)
- Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and bedside echocardiography
- Multi-organ support and coordinated critical care management
Integrated Critical Care Model
The ICU at PB Health operates under a closed, multidisciplinary care model in which dedicated intensivists lead a team of critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, clinical pharmacists, dietitians, physiotherapists, and speciality consultants working in close coordination.
Each patient follows a structured, goal-directed ICU care pathway incorporating daily clinical reassessment, lung-protective ventilator strategies, sedation and analgesia titration, infection prevention bundles, and early rehabilitation and mobilisation where clinically appropriate.
Clinical Focus Areas
What To Expect In The Critical Care Unit
- Immediate initiation of life-saving ICU interventions: Immediate initiation of life-saving ICU interventions
- Hourly reassessment of vitals, ventilation, and organ function: Hourly reassessment of vitals, ventilation, and organ function
- Continuous invasive monitoring of cardiac and respiratory parameters: Continuous invasive monitoring of cardiac and respiratory parameters
- Bedside diagnostics, including ultrasound and blood gas analysis: Bedside diagnostics, including ultrasound and blood gas analysis
- Transparent daily communication with families: Transparent daily communication with families
- Seamless escalation to ECMO, surgery, or transplant teams when required: Seamless escalation to ECMO, surgery, or transplant teams when required
Critical Care Services & Procedures
Respiratory Support
Non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC). Mechanical ventilation (advanced lung-protective strategies). Prone positioning for ARDS. Emergency airway management and intubation. Percutaneous tracheostomy. Bedside bronchoscopy.
Neurological Support
Intracranial pressure monitoring. Continuous EEG monitoring. Targeted temperature management. Seizure and status epilepticus management.
Cardiovascular Support
Invasive arterial and central venous monitoring. Vasopressor and inotrope therapy. Temporary cardiac pacing. Cardioversion and defibrillation. Advanced haemodynamic monitoring.
Advanced Procedures
Bedside paracentesis, thoracentesis. Lumbar puncture. Percutaneous tracheostomy. Emergency airway procedures. Organ support interventions.
Renal Support
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT). Sustained low-efficiency dialysis (SLED). Intermittent haemodialysis (IHD).
The PB Health Advantage in Critical Care
- Always available: 24/7 critical care coverage with rapid response teams, ensuring immediate intervention, continuous monitoring, and dependable ICU support when every second matters.
- Specialist-led care: Experienced intensivists trained to manage complex multi-organ failure, life-threatening emergencies, and high-acuity critical conditions with precision and expertise.
- Personalised treatment: Care plans tailored to each patient's condition, organ dysfunction profile, medical history, and response to therapy for optimal critical care outcomes.
- Compassionate at every step: We support families through clear communication, regular updates, and empathetic care, ensuring dignity, understanding, and reassurance during critical illness.
- Technology-driven precision: Advanced life-support systems, invasive monitoring, bedside diagnostics, ventilatory support, and real-time data-driven decision-making for faster and safer recovery.
- Uncompromising safety: Strict ICU protocols, infection control bundles, ventilator care standards, and evidence-based practices to minimise complications and improve survival outcomes.
- Truly collaborative care: Intensivists, critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and speciality consultants work in seamless coordination for comprehensive ICU management.
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