Emergency and Critical Care

Dr. Vinod Chandran

Emergency physician

20 years of experience

English, Tamil & Malayalam

Royal Bahrain Hospital, Salmaniya

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Dr. Vinod Chandran is an experienced Emergency Physician with 20 years of clinical practice in emergency and critical care. Holding MBBS, FEM, and RCGP qualifications, he provides comprehensive management of a wide range of medical and surgical emergencies. His expertise includes advanced airway management, intubation, IV cannulation, suturing, foreign body removal, and catheterization. Fluent in English, Tamil, and Malayalam, Dr. Vinod is committed to delivering prompt, evidence-based, and patient-centered emergency care with precision and compassion.

Education & Training

MBBS FEM RCGP

Clinical Expertise & Procedures Offered

Suturing foreign body removal catherisarion
IV cannulation intubation

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Clinical Expertise & Procedures Offered

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Pneumothorax (Spontaneous or Traumatic)

Pneumothorax occurs when air enters the pleural space, causing partial or complete lung collapse. It can be life-threatening, especially if it progresses to tension pneumothorax. Spontaneous pneumothorax is common in tall, thin males or those with underlying lung disease, while traumatic pneumothorax results from blunt or penetrating chest injuries. Diagnosis is confirmed by chest X-ray or ultrasound. Management includes needle decompression for tension pneumothorax and chest tube insertion for larger collapses. Prevention involves avoiding smoking and controlling lung conditions.

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Gastrointestinal Bleeding (Upper or Lower)

Gastrointestinal bleeding is the acute loss of blood from the digestive tract and can be life-threatening if severe. Upper GI bleeding often results from peptic ulcers, esophagitis, or varices, while lower GI bleeding may be caused by diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, malignancy, or angiodysplasia. Diagnosis involves blood tests, endoscopy, and sometimes nasogastric aspirate. Management includes stabilizing the patient with fluids or transfusions and treating the source endoscopically or surgically. Preventive measures include ulcer management, avoiding NSAIDs, and prophylactic variceal treatment.

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