Intensivist

Role & responsibilities

Physical examination

Assessment of patients

Interpretation of diagnostic test result

Management of the airway

Pharmacological management

Emergency cardioversion defibrillation

CPR Management

Catheterization

Invasive ventilation

Paediatric and adult ventilatory management

Ensuring continuous medical cover for all patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit

Discussion of management with consultant surgeons, physicians

Appropriate documentation of medical history and progress in patients notes;

Prescription and update of therapeutic plans;

Ensuring plans are acted upon and specific diagnostic tests carried on diligently

Liasoning with other medical specialties if required;

Carrying all technical procedures;

Collecting information related to patient and integration in clinical plans;

Communication with patients relatives, referring hospital etc.

Training all staff for ICU management, maintain infection control, Air way management etc.

Acute & chronic pain management

Pre &post-operative check up