The Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Critical Care Medicine is designed as an essential first step towards enhancing critical care practices. This comprehensive one-year program is specifically tailored for medical officers working in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) with an intermediate expertise level.
Manage critically ill patients with complex conditions.
Interpret lab results, imaging, and monitoring data.
Develop and implement treatment plans for ICU patients.
Conduct bedside procedures (e.g., intubation, central lines).
Provide mechanical ventilation and respiratory support.
Manage cardiac arrest, sepsis, and shock.
Apply evidence-based practices in critical care.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Lead and manage ICU teams.
Stay updated on critical care research and guidelines.