Intensive Care
Senior Consultant – Intensive Care & Critical Care Medicine Specialist26 years of clinical experience in General Medicine
HCG Hospital
Hebbal, Bengaluru
Dr. Poorna Shivanna is an experienced Intensive Care and Critical Care Medicine specialist in Bangalore with more than 26 years of clinical experience. His extensive medical background enables him to manage patients with complex and potentially life-threatening medical conditions requiring advanced monitoring and intensive medical support.
He has completed MBBS and MD in General Medicine along with advanced international and critical care qualifications, including MRCP Parts I and II, EDIC from Brussels and IDCCM.
Dr. Poorna Shivanna's clinical practice focuses on comprehensive management of critically ill patients in intensive care settings. His expertise includes the assessment and treatment of severe infections, sepsis, respiratory failure, shock and multi-organ dysfunction.
He is experienced in managing patients requiring mechanical ventilation and other forms of advanced organ support. Critical care management involves continuous assessment of respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological and metabolic parameters to ensure timely intervention when a patient's condition changes.
His strong foundation in General Medicine is particularly valuable when managing patients with multiple underlying medical conditions. This allows him to evaluate complex clinical presentations and coordinate treatment for critically ill patients who require multidisciplinary care.
Dr. Poorna Shivanna also provides critical care support for patients undergoing complex medical, surgical and cancer-related treatments. Such patients may require intensive monitoring because of severe infections, respiratory complications, treatment-related complications or other acute medical emergencies.
His approach to intensive care focuses on early recognition of deterioration, appropriate organ support, close monitoring and coordinated management with specialists from different medical disciplines.
Dr. Poorna Shivanna currently practises at HCG Hospital, Hebbal, Bengaluru, where he provides specialised intensive and critical care services.
Dr. Poorna Shivanna provides specialised management for critically ill patients who require close observation, continuous monitoring and advanced medical support in an intensive care environment.
Intensive care management involves continuous assessment and treatment of patients with severe or unstable medical conditions. Treatment may include respiratory support, cardiovascular monitoring and management of organ dysfunction.
Patients with severe breathing difficulty or respiratory failure may require intensive respiratory monitoring, oxygen therapy or mechanical ventilation depending on the severity and underlying cause of their condition.
Mechanical ventilation provides respiratory support for critically ill patients who are unable to maintain adequate breathing independently. Ventilator settings and respiratory parameters require continuous monitoring and adjustment according to the patient's condition.
Sepsis is a severe systemic response to infection that can cause organ dysfunction. Critical care management focuses on timely diagnosis, infection management, circulatory support and close monitoring of organ function.
Dr. Poorna Shivanna manages critically ill patients with different forms of shock requiring rapid assessment, cardiovascular monitoring, fluid management and other appropriate medical interventions.
Patients with severe critical illness may develop dysfunction involving multiple organs. Intensive care involves monitoring organ function and providing appropriate supportive treatment while addressing the underlying cause.
Hemodynamic monitoring helps assess circulation, blood pressure and cardiovascular function in critically ill patients. The information obtained assists intensive care teams in making treatment decisions.
Critical care may be required for patients with sudden and severe medical emergencies affecting breathing, circulation, neurological function or other vital organ systems.
Patients with severe or complicated infections may require intensive monitoring and treatment, particularly when infection affects blood pressure, breathing or other vital organ functions.
Some patients undergoing major or complex surgery require postoperative intensive care for respiratory support, cardiovascular monitoring, pain control and early recognition of complications.
Cancer patients may occasionally require intensive care for severe infections, respiratory complications, treatment-related complications or other acute medical conditions. Critical care is coordinated with the patient's oncology team according to individual requirements.
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), MRCP Parts I & II, EDIC (Brussels), IDCCM
Critical Care Management, Intensive Care Management
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Poorna Shivanna
Dr. Poorna Shivanna specialises in Intensive Care and Critical Care Medicine, with extensive experience in managing critically ill and medically complex patients.
Dr. Poorna Shivanna has over 26 years of clinical experience.
His qualifications include MBBS, MD in General Medicine, MRCP Parts I & II, EDIC from Brussels and IDCCM.
Yes. His speciality is Intensive Care, which involves comprehensive assessment, monitoring and treatment of critically ill patients.
Ventilator and respiratory support are key components of intensive care management for suitable critically ill patients with respiratory failure or severe breathing problems.
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