Critical Care Medicine
Advanced life support and intensive care for critically ill patients.
About Our Critical Care Medicine Department
Advanced Intensive Care for Critically Ill Patients at SRM Prime Hospital, Ramapuram
At SRM Prime Hospital, Ramapuram, our Department of Critical Care Medicine is dedicated to the intensive, round-the-clock management of critically ill patients — whether recovering from major surgery, fighting severe infection, or facing a life-threatening medical emergency. As a newly established, state-of-the-art multispeciality hospital, we combine super-speciality critical care expertise with advanced monitoring and life-support technology to give the most vulnerable patients the best possible chance of recovery.
Our critical care unit is led by a senior intensivist with over 27 years of post-graduate experience and nearly two decades dedicated specifically to super-speciality critical care medicine, supported by trained critical care nursing staff and close, continuous coordination with every other clinical department. Whether a patient requires ventilator support, management of multi-organ dysfunction, treatment of severe sepsis, or close monitoring after complex surgery, our team is equipped to provide evidence-based, high-vigilance care around the clock.
With advanced monitoring equipment, comprehensive organ support capability, and a leadership team experienced in building and strengthening ICU protocols, SRM Prime stands as a trusted destination for critical care in western Chennai — offering timely, precise decision-making and seamless multidisciplinary coordination when it matters most.
Why Choose Us
Why Patients Choose Srm Prime Hospital
Experience world-class, patient-first care backed by advanced technology, expert specialists and a commitment to better outcomes.
HOD & Senior Consultant with 27+ years of experience, including nearly two decades in super-speciality critical care.
Capability to manage multi-organ dysfunction, respiratory failure, and acute kidney injury in critically ill patients.
Continuous multi-parameter monitoring, point-of-care ultrasound, and invasive haemodynamic monitoring.
Structured, protocol-driven care built on established critical care and patient safety standards.
Round-the-clock intensive care monitoring and support for the hospital's most critically ill patients.
Cashless hospitalisation supported for most major insurance providers. Our team will guide you through the process.
Situated in Ramapuram — easily accessible from Porur, Valasaravakkam, Saligramam, Ashok Nagar, and surrounding areas.
Close collaboration with every specialist department for comprehensive, coordinated care.
300+
Beds of Advanced Care
30+
Medical Specialities
7
Modular Operation Theatres
75+
Specialised ICU Beds
Our Critical Care Medicine Specialists
Consult experienced consultants for critical care at SRM Prime Hospital.
Dr. Prabhu M
Head of Department & Senior Consultant – Critical Care Medicine
27+ years of experience
English • Tamil
09:00 - 18:00
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Mon–Sat
Key Highlights
Specialised Critical Care Services
A complete spectrum of systemic and surgical care — personalised to each patient's needs.
Comprehensive, round-the-clock intensive care for patients recovering from major surgery or facing serious medical illness, with continuous monitoring and rapid response to any change in condition.
Conditions Explained
Conditions We Commonly Treat
A life-threatening condition in which the body's response to infection causes widespread inflammation, potentially leading to dangerously low blood pressure (septic shock) and organ failure if not treated urgently.
High fever or low body temperature, rapid heart rate, breathlessness, confusion, and low blood pressure — recognised and treated as a critical care emergency.
Rapid recognition using structured sepsis protocols, prompt antibiotic therapy and source control, aggressive fluid resuscitation, and, where needed, medications to support blood pressure and organ function.
Advanced Monitoring & Life-Support Technology at SRM Prime Hospital, Ramapuram
Technology & Clinical Advancements
At SRM Prime Hospital, Ramapuram, our Department of Critical Care Medicine combines advanced monitoring equipment with comprehensive organ support capability, giving the most vulnerable patients the best possible chance of recovery.
For invasive and non-invasive respiratory support.
Round-the-clock tracking of vital signs for every ICU patient.
For rapid, bedside clinical assessment.
For critically ill patients with acute kidney injury.
Arterial and central venous line-based monitoring for precise, real-time cardiovascular assessment.
Rapid blood gas and laboratory diagnostics for timely treatment decisions.
24/7 Critical Care Availability
Our intensive care unit provides round-the-clock monitoring and management by trained critical care staff, ensuring immediate response to any change in a patient's condition at any hour.
Patient Journeys
Thousands of patients have trusted us during their most important health moments. Their stories reflect the expertise of our doctors, the clarity of our guidance, and the compassion that supports them at every stage of their treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Patients are typically admitted to the ICU either directly from the emergency department for a life-threatening condition, transferred from another ward if their condition worsens, or planned in advance for close monitoring after major or high-risk surgery.
Our critical care department is led by Dr. Prabhu M, HOD & Senior Consultant in Critical Care Medicine, who brings over 27 years of post-graduate experience, including nearly two decades of dedicated super-speciality critical care expertise.
Yes, our team supports family visits within structured visiting arrangements designed to balance patient care needs with family connection. Our staff will explain the specific visiting arrangements and keep you updated on your loved one's condition.
Our critical care team manages a wide range of complex conditions, including sepsis and septic shock, multi-organ dysfunction, severe respiratory failure, post-operative complications, severe trauma, and acute kidney injury requiring continuous renal replacement therapy.
Yes, our ICU is equipped to provide continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for critically ill patients with acute kidney injury who are too haemodynamically unstable for conventional dialysis, delivered in close coordination with our nephrology team.
Our critical care team is committed to clear, transparent communication. You will receive regular updates from the treating team, with an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the care plan directly with the doctors involved.
As a patient's condition stabilises, our team carefully plans a safe transition out of intensive care, whether to a general ward for continued recovery or, in some cases, directly towards discharge, with a clear plan for ongoing care.
Yes, our critical care team works closely with our surgical and transplant teams to provide specialised post-operative monitoring and support for patients recovering from major and complex procedures.
Yes, our intensive care unit provides round-the-clock monitoring and management by trained critical care staff, ensuring immediate response to any change in a patient's condition at any hour.
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