Comprehensive Pneumonia, Severe Chest Infection & Sepsis Care Unit
Rapid pathogen identification, high-flow oxygenation, and targeted antibiotic therapy backed by 24x7 ICCU.
Emergency and inpatient management of acute pulmonary infections including Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP), Aspiration Pneumonia, and severe viral or fungal pneumonitis led by Dr. Manoj S. Maske.
When Is This Care Recommended?
High-Grade Fever with Shivering Chills
Sudden onset spike in body temperature accompanied by rigors, sweating, and rapid pulse rate.
Productive Cough with Discolored Phlegm
Cough yielding yellow, rusty, or foul-smelling purulent sputum indicating deep alveolar bacterial infection.
Pleuritic Chest Pain
Sharp stabbing chest pain localized to one side that worsens sharply on taking a deep breath or coughing.
Rapid, Labored Breathing & Hypoxia
Breathing rate exceeding 24 to 30 breaths per minute with falling pulse oximeter oxygen readings below 93%.
Confusion or Lethargy in Senior Citizens
Atypical presentation in elderly patients characterized by sudden disorientation, drowsiness, or loss of appetite.
Aspiration in Bedridden or Stroke Patients
Choking spells during liquid feeds leading to chemical and bacterial pneumonitis in vulnerable individuals.
Advanced Technology & Clinical Protocols
Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound (LUS)
Instant bedside ultrasound imaging detecting lung consolidations, B-lines, and parapneumonic effusions without moving sick patients.
High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) Oxygen
Delivering heated, humidified high-concentration oxygen up to 60 L/min, reducing the work of breathing.
Multiplex Respiratory Pathogen Panels
Molecular PCR testing for viral (Influenza, RSV, COVID) and atypical bacterial pathogens for exact targeted antimicrobial selection.
Continuous Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Lab
Instant point-of-care evaluation of oxygenation indices (PaO2/FiO2), acidosis, and ventilation efficiency.
Step-by-Step Clinical Journey
Emergency Triage & Risk Stratification
Immediate vital signs stabilization, oxygen therapy initiation, and CURB-65 clinical severity scoring.
Targeted Microbiological Sampling
Blood cultures, sputum Gram stain, viral swabs, and baseline inflammatory markers (CRP, Procalcitonin, CBC).
Empirical to Targeted Antibiotic Therapy
Administering guideline-recommended intravenous antimicrobial therapy within the golden hour, de-escalating once cultures return.
Respiratory Weaning & Rehabilitation
Gradual step-down from intensive care to room air, chest physiotherapy for secretion clearance, and follow-up imaging.
Why Choose Icon Lung Clinic for this Speciality?
- Direct supervision by Dr. Manoj S. Maske with extensive critical care experience at Wockhardt & Nair Hospital.
- Fully equipped 24x7 ICCU with advanced ventilators, multi-para monitors, and round-the-clock intensivists.
- In-house diagnostic laboratory ensuring blood gases and microbiological investigations without external delay.
- Transparent clinical communication and complete cashless mediclaim support for emergency admissions.