Department of Respiratory Medicine

About Us

The Department of Respiratory Medicine was started in the year 2011 which specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of lung and chest diseases.
The department is actively involved in clinical research activities, academics, training and education of Undergraduates and post graduates, imparting the skills and knowledge in the field of respiratory and sleep medicine.

Our Vision

To evolve as a centre of excellence for advanced interventional pulmonary procedures and become the forefront of innovation in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

Our Mission

To provide innovative, cost-efficient, and advanced respiratory care for patients of all age groups.

Academics

MBBS

B.Sc Respiratory therapy

Infrastructure

Spacious out-patient consulting rooms.
Well ventilated male and female wards with adequate ports for oxygen supply.
Respiratory ICU with 6 ventilator beds.
Isolation ward with negative suction, TB ward and separate MDR - TB wards with negative suction.
Air-conditioned departmental library
2 Demonstration rooms, and 1 Seminar hall with projector facility.
1 PFT room and 1 bronchoscopy room.

Faculty

Dr.Nalini Jayanthi

MBBS MD DTRD

Professor & HOD

Dr.Subramanian.S

MBBS MD

Professor

Dr.Ram Prasad P.L

MBBS MD DNB MNAMS EDARM

Assistant Professor

Dr.Praveen Raj S

MBBS MD

Assistant Professor

Dr.Nagarjun S

MBBS MD

Assistant Professor

Dr.Pugazhendhi S

MBBS MD

Senior resident

Dr.S.Gokula Krishnan

MBBS, MD

Senior Resident

Ms Shirly M

Mr Thangamani V

Mr. Santhosh D

Flipped class room - Small group teaching with prior study material
Competency - based medical education (CBME) – For MBBS students
Simulation based teachingMannequins and computer assisted learning
Integrated Teaching Vertical and horizontal teaching for MBBS Students
Group discussions Regularly
Bed side clinical teaching and case discussions
Journal clubs and Seminars for PGsTwice in a week
Mentoring Group of students assigned for all the faculties
Feedback and counseling After every internal assessment test

In-depth understanding of the common conditions and concepts relevant to community based respiratory medicine including Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Asthma and Sleep apnoea.
To get a comprehensive understanding and practical knowledge of acute respiratory problems, and complex lung conditions managed in tertiary care settings like drug resistant TB, ILD and lung cancer.
Understanding the use and maintenance of nebulisers, spacers, peak flow meter, Metered Dose Inhalers, CPAP, BIPAP, Humidifier and other appliances.
Thorough knowledge about critical care/intensive care management, intubation, indications and management of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation and ventilator associated complications.
To provide with the knowledge and practical skills to plan and deliver efficient and successful clinical services through case-based learning and supervised clinical protocol design
To enable students to interpret lung function tests, DLCO, arterial blood gases, Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) staining and chest x-rays in various pulmonary diseases.
To acquire skills to utilise an array of diagnostic modalities bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy and lung ultrasound.
To perform interventional procedures, for example, bronchoscopy guided biopsy and chest drains.

Central library Books - 265
Books in department library -125
National Journals – 3, International journals – 3, e-journals- 16
Access to Clinical Key, Science Direct.
Five Computers with internet access.
LMS, Digital learning resources, Museum

Research

Ongonig Research Projects
Completed PG Research Projects

PG Name	TITLE
Dr.Rahul Mittal	The role of serum uric acid as a biomarker in prediction of treatment outcome and risk of exacerbation in patients of COPD.
Dr.Anitha.S Menon	The study of inflammatory markers levels ESR, CRP, NLR, RDW, serum globulin and serum ferritin in pulmonary tuberculosis in relation to severity of disease and its response to intensive phase of ATT.
Dr.Rohith Meesa	Comparison of 2 chair test with 6MWT to assess post exercise recovery in patients with chronic lung disease at a tertiary care hospital.
Dr.Anitha E	Clinical profile and predictors of treatment outcome in extra pulmonary tuberculosis

PG Name	TITLE
Dr.Pugazhendhi.S	A Comparative study of conventional mode with average volume assured pressure support(avaps) mode in non invasive ventilatory management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Dr.Rathish .M	Comparison of sensitivity pattern of induced sputum afb with bronchial wash afb in diagnosis of sputum afb negative pulmonary tuberculosis patients
Dr.Rowhit Yanamadala	A Randomised controlled study on effect of oral magnesium supplements in control of symptoms of bronchial asthma and lung function parameters
Dr.Abirami	Truenat varsus cb nakte in diagnosis of tuber culosius
Dr.V.Anirudh kumaran	The Study of clinicoradiological and spirometric profile of post tuberculosis obstructive airway disease patients and its correlation with echocardiographic findings
Dr.Anuthara Hareendran	The Study of clinicoradiological and histologicalprofile of primary lung malignancy
Dr.Harshavardhini P	Comparative Study of inhaled corticosteroids plus long acting beta 2 agonist with long acting muscuranic antagonist plus long acting beta 2 agonist in the management of copd patients guided by blood eosinophils
Dr.Sangeetha p	Combined role of pleural fluid alkaline phosphatase and lymphocytic neutrophilic ratio in distinguishing between tuberculosis and non tuberculous pleural effusion

Scope of Services

Hand Surgery
Micro Vascular Surgery
Burns
Oncoplastic Surgery [ Cancer Reconstruction ]
24x7 Trauma care
Cleft lip, Cleft palate & craniofacial anomaly Surgery
Lymphedema care
Complex wound management
Aesthetic Surgery
Smile Train Project

Achievements and Awards

S.NO	PG Name	Year
1	Dr.Krithika-Prize gift for Sleepcon quiz	2018
2	Dr.Seema-certificate of appreciation –Pneumonia quiz	2018
3	Dr.Pugazhendhi – 2nd prize in paediatric ventilator conference	2018
4	Dr.Rowhit – 2nd prize in Sleepcon Quiz	2019
5	Dr.Pugazhendhi – Best paper presentation in NAPCON	2020
6	Dr. Harshavardhini – 3rd prize in poster presentation in NAPCON	2020
7	Dr.Rahul Mittal – 3rd prize for paper presentation - CRSCON	2022
8	Dr.Rahul Mittal – Best paper in tuberculosis - CRSCON	2022

Testimonials

Dr.Y.Rowhit

Dr.Nalini Jayanthi Mam was my HOD and I learned a lot from the immense experience and clinical knowledge that mam possesses. The way mam manages patients and the way mam counsels the patients were all very inspiring.

Dr. Pugazhendhi

Regarding the HOD of Respiratory medicine, she is a very kind and competent person who encourages and supports me during hard times. I can approach her directly whenever I’m in trouble and she not only listens but also gives solutions for my problems.

Dr.Anirudh Kumaran

Regarding the HOD of respiratory medicine she is very kind and has a lot of experience. I had gained a lot of knowledge from her and our department conducted many CME programs which helped me a lot.