Qualification
- MBBS Kurnool Medical College, KMC, KURNOOL 2003- 2009
- DCH, Diploma in Child Health P.E.S Institute of Medical Sciences And Research Centre, PESIMSR, KUPPAM 2012- 2014.
- DNB (Paediatrics) Church of South India Holds Worth Memorial Hospital, CSIHMH, Mysore 2016
- has done IDPCCM (Indian Diploma in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine) IDPCCM, 20 19
- Member of Intensive care chapter of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAPICC)
- Member of European Society of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (ESPNIC)
- Associate Member, Clinical Supervisor for Emergency Medicine Foundation Program, Royal College Of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) (UK)
Dr Guru raghavendra K is a highly experienced Paediatrician with extensive expertise in paediatric critical care field with a dedication to child-centered care. For over 8 years, he worked in India over different hospitals mastering and practising in paediatric critical care , PICU units and 2 years in Mediclinic City Hospital, Dubai. Dr Guru is passionate about teamwork, mentoring, and education, extending his knowledge to both patients and team members. His commitment to continuous learning ensures his practice remains at the forefront of the medical field.
Prior to specializing in PICU, Dr Guru dedicated 6years in gaining valuable experience and honing his skills in general paediatrics as well as PICU. With expertise in paediatric critical care and general paediatrics , Dr Guru offers comprehensive and compassionate care to his patients.
Additionally, Dr Guru has a good experience and special interest in managing paediatric infectious diseases and infection control as a part of therapeutic patient safety.
Beyond clinical care, he actively mentors junior doctors and nursing team in the field, striving to uphold high standards in managing the ill child. Dr Guru is known for his collaborative approach, leadership skills, and advocacy for teamwork in achieving shared goals.
Expertise
- Pediatric cardiac critical care
- experienced and has expertise in Managing acutely sick children and helping in their recovery
- sick children with postoperative, respiratory, cardiac, neurological, renal complications, poisoned, fatal infections, burns, and trauma in children.
- Focused USG and echocardiography for critical care patients
- Has experience in managing patients on ECMO/ECLS and CRRT, postoperative cardiac care
- Airway stabilization techniques (including endotracheal intubation, laryngeal mask airway),
- mechanical ventilation – non invasive and invasive ventilation.
- Optimization of hemodynamics
- ultrasound-guided insertion of central venous access – internal jugular, femoral; arterial line insertion.
- use of vasoactive medications, ultrasound-based assessment of fluid status.
- Renal support - hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
- Liaison with multiple sub-specialties for optimum management of critically ill patients
