Respiratory Medicine is the branch of medical science that deals with the functioning of the respiratory system, lungs and the bronchial tubes. It is usually considered to be a specialty of internal medicine, although it aligns with intensive care, emergency care and cardiothoracic surgery.
Services
Respiratory Medicine department is well-equipped to manage all types of respiratory disorders like:
- Diseases of the airway (Bronchial Asthma, COPD)
- Interstitial diseases
- Diseases of alveolar space (ARDS)
- Diseases of pulmonary vasculature (PAH, PE, Vacuities)
- Diseases of ventilatory control, occupational lung diseases, all types of infection related to lungs, diseases of mediastinum and pleura, cancer of lung & pleura
- Sleep related disorders (SAS, Narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, periodic limb movement, UARS)
- Upper airway resistance syndrome
Interventional Pulmonary Procedures performed at the unit are:
- Tracheal Stent Placement
- Tracheobronchial Stenting
- Tracheomalacia Study
- Transbronchial Needle Aspiration
- Transbronchial Lung Biopsy
- Forcep Biopsy
- Brush Biopsy
- Therapeutic Lung Lavage
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Following Sleep Tests are also performed at AIMS:
- Complete Overnight Polysomnography (COP)
- COP with CPAP titration
- Limited Sleep Study
- Multiple Sleep Latency Test
- Nocturnal Oxymetry
Polysomnography or sleep study has become science itself in the modern-day medical world. Sleep related disorders, mainly Sleep Apnoea Syndrome, is very common in obese patients and they snore at night. These patients are at very high risk of developing hypertension, paralysis and thyroid problems.
Facilities
- A well equipped 13 bedded CCU and 11 bedded ICCU with latest multipara monitors and ventilators
- Facilities of performing bedside bronchoscopy, portable x-ray, sonography, bedside echocardiography
- PFT Machine