A. Clinical Management

The Consultant provides comprehensive, evidence-based care for critically ill patients:

Patient Assessment & Diagnosis

Treatment & Monitoring

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Manage mechanical ventilation and weaning protocols
Monitor hemodynamic status, cardiac function, respiratory function, and organ perfusion
Prescribe and manage vasoactive medications, inotropes, sedatives, and analgesics

Care Coordination

Conduct daily clinical rounds and adjust treatment strategies as necessary
Coordinate safe transfer of patients from operating room to ICU and to step-down units
Liaise with external doctors and other specialties (cardiology, nephrology, pulmonology, neurosurgery, etc.)

B. Advanced Procedures

The Consultant performs and supervises a range of critical care procedures. These may include:

Airway & Respiratory Management: Endotracheal intubation, fiber optic bronchoscopy, bedside percutaneous tracheostomy, prone position ventilation
Vascular Access: Central venous catheter insertion, arterial line placement, Peripheral Inserted Central Venous Catheter (PICC), insertion of Dialysis catheter (Femoral/Jugular).
Drainage & Support: Chest tube management, Pig-Tail Catheter insertion (pleural/peritoneal).
Diagnostic Procedures: Bedside rapid USG-guided routine ICU procedures, Biopsy sample collection, Lumber puncture for CSF study.
Advanced Interventions: Insertion of perma-cath (Permanent Hemodialysis Catheter), Chemo-port insertion, therapeutic hypothermia leadership.

Key leadership duties include :

Leading the ICU team and implementing evidence-based protocols
Supervising and guiding junior doctors and nursing staff
Providing consultation and advisory services to clinical colleagues in other specialties
Participating in the development of treatment protocols and guidelines.

C. Quality Assurance & Safety

Ensure compliance with clinical protocols and standards of care
Participate in quality assurance, quality improvement, and infection control activities