Dr. Keshavamurthy M L
Apollo Hospitals
Bengaluru, India
About Doctor
| Pediatric Critical Care (Level III PICU); Advanced Ventilation & Respiratory Support; Pediatric Emergencies; Sepsis, Dengue & Infections; Neurocritical Care; Poisoning & Toxicology; Multisystem Critical Illness Management |
Other Information
| Senior Consultant – Pediatrics & Pediatric Critical Care, Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore |
Services
Pediatric Critical Care (Level III PICU); Advanced Ventilation & Respiratory Support; Pediatric Emergencies; Sepsis, Dengue & Infections; Neurocritical Care; Poisoning & Toxicology; Multisystem Critical Illness Management
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Keshavamurthy
01How is severe sepsis managed in children?
How is severe sepsis managed in children?
A: Rapid IV fluids, broad‑spectrum antibiotics (within 1 hour), vasopressors if needed, respiratory support, monitoring for organ failure, and source control (e.g., drain abscess).
02What conditions require admission to a Level III Pediatric ICU?
What conditions require admission to a Level III Pediatric ICU?
Severe respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation, septic shock, multiorgan dysfunction, severe traumatic brain injury, post‑major surgery, poisoning, and complex neurological emergencies.
03What advanced respiratory support options are available for critically ill children?
What advanced respiratory support options are available for critically ill children?
Non‑invasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP), high‑flow nasal cannula (HFNC), conventional mechanical ventilation, high‑frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), and in severe cases, ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation).
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