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Visiting Hours

Pulmonology

Treatment Name

Heart Transplant

Time Duration

More Than 12 Hour

Doctor Name

Dr. David Smith

Pulmonary, Sleep, and Critical Care Department

At SVMH, our Department of Pulmonary, Sleep, and Critical Care offers comprehensive care for individuals with lung-related health concerns. We deliver integrated and round-the-clock services, addressing a wide spectrum of respiratory diseases and emergencies. Our dedicated team comprises seasoned Pulmonologists with extensive experience garnered from India’s most prestigious academic institutions. They are supported by respiratory therapists, technicians, and highly trained professional nurses.

Our department is equipped to provide top-notch outpatient and inpatient care, including critical care, for patients dealing with common conditions like bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, pneumonias, sleep apnea, interstitial lung diseases, sarcoidosis, pulmonary hypertension, as well as rarer and less common respiratory ailments. We also offer management solutions for pulmonary issues frequently associated with systemic conditions, including those of the cardiovascular and neurological systems.

Our state-of-the-art infrastructure features cutting-edge tools such as Bronchoscopy (fibreoptic and EBUS), Thoracoscopy, Respiratory Intensive Care, Pulmonary Function Laboratories, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit, Allergy Testing facilities, including smoking cessation programs.

Critical Care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Our ICU offers specialized Pulmonary Critical Care to address acute and life-threatening respiratory conditions, leveraging cutting-edge modern technology.

 

Pulmonology Function Laboratory

  • Spirometry(with and without bronchodilator reversibility)
  • Diffusion capacity of lung (DLCO)
  • Lung volume helium dilusion
  • Six minute walk test

Pre and Post Exercise

  • Pre and post exercise oximetry
  • Exhaled nitric oxide test for assessment of asthma control

Imaging in Pulmonology

  • Lung ultrasound

SVMH  Pulmonology Services Include:

Interventional Pulmonology for Adults: This highly specialized field within Pulmonology focuses on performing minimally invasive procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of various lung disorders. We utilize advanced bronchoscopy and thoracoscopic techniques to provide effective care.

  • EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound) for the evaluation of mediastinal diseases
  • Medical Thoracoscopy (Pleuroscopy) for pleural conditions
  • Diagnostic procedures, including Pleural Biopsy and Pleurodesis
  • Flexible Video-Bronchoscopy
  • Broncho-alveolar lavage (BAL)
  • Bronchial brushings
  • Endobronchial Biopsy
  • Transbronchial lung biopsy (TBLB)
  • Transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA)
  • NIV Bronchoscopy for hypoxemic patients
  • Bronchoscopy for ICU patients
  • Percutaneous Tracheostomy
  • USG / CT scan-guided interventional thoracic procedures
  • NIV Bronchoscopy in hypoxemic patients
  • Bronchoscopy in ICU patients
  • Percutaneous Tracheostomy
  • USG / CT scan guided interventional thoracic procedures

Non-invasive Pulmonology – It involves the diagnosis and management of a range of pulmonary diseases related to pulmonary medicine including difficult, systemic and auto-immune disorders. Moreover, it also encompasses Interpretation of pulmonary function tests including management of lung volumes and diffusion capacity.