About
The Respiratory Medicine Department specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of respiratory diseases, including tuberculosis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and lung cancer. It plays a crucial role in pulmonary healthcare, critical care, and infectious disease management.
Vision & Mission
- Vision: To advance respiratory healthcare through innovative research, education, and patient-centered treatment.
- Mission: To provide high-quality pulmonary care, train skilled respiratory specialists, and integrate modern diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for improved patient outcomes.
Academic Activities
- Clinical training for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Integrated teaching with infectious disease, internal medicine, and critical care departments.
- Workshops on bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing, and tuberculosis management.
- Research projects on respiratory infections, lung diseases, and interventional pulmonology.
Facilities/Infrastructure
- Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Lab: Equipped for spirometry, DLCO, and lung volume assessments.
- Bronchoscopy Suite: Facilities for diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy.
- Respiratory Intensive Care Unit (RICU): Specialized care for critically ill pulmonary patients.
- Tuberculosis Clinic: Comprehensive management of drug-sensitive and drug-resistant TB.
- Library: Extensive collection of respiratory medicine textbooks and journals.
Courses
- Respiratory Medicine for MBBS and postgraduate students.
- Specialized training in tuberculosis management, interventional pulmonology, and critical care.
- Clinical rotations and hands-on pulmonary procedures.
Research Publications
- Studies on emerging respiratory infections and antimicrobial resistance.
- Research on pulmonary rehabilitation and lung function improvement.
- Collaborative projects with infectious disease and critical care departments.
Clinical Services
- Diagnosis and management of respiratory diseases.
- Tuberculosis treatment and drug-resistant TB management.
- Bronchoscopy and interventional pulmonology procedures.
- Critical care and ventilatory support for respiratory failure.
Achievements
- Faculty contributions to national and international respiratory research.
- Recognition for excellence in pulmonary healthcare and medical education.
- Successful implementation of advanced diagnostic and treatment protocols.
Contact Info
- Head of Department: [Name]
- Email: [Department Email]
- Phone: [Contact Number]
- Address: [Location]
