Dr. Shrikant Suhas Sahasrabudhe

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Introduction

Dr. S.S. Sahasrabudhe stands as a distinguished figure in the field of Critical Care and Pulmonology, having earned a gold medal in MD (Chest Medicine) from the prestigious Grant Medical College, Mumbai University. His commitment to excellence continued with an advanced Critical Care Fellowship (IDCCM) at the esteemed P.D. Hinduja Hospital, where he honed his skills over three years and became a leader in critical care management.

During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Sahasrabudhe emerged as a cornerstone of critical care, spearheading the management of the Covid Critical Care program through all three waves. His leadership was instrumental in the care of approximately 1,000 critically ill Covid patients, showcasing his expertise and dedication under immense pressure.

A sought-after expert, Dr. Sahasrabudhe has been invited as a faculty member at a wide array of conferences, spanning international, national, regional, state, and local levels. His contributions to the field are widely recognized and respected by peers and colleagues alike.

Currently, Dr. Sahasrabudhe serves as the Head of the Department of Critical Care and Pulmonology at KIMS Manavata Hospital in Nashik, where he continues to drive advancements in patient care and clinical excellence

Expertise

• Sepsis
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Mechanical Ventilation
• Neuro Critical Care
• Respiratory Critical Care
• Antibiotic Stewardship
• Fluids and electrolytes
• Rational use of Antibiotics
• POCUS – Point of Care Ultrasound
• Cardiac Critical Care
• Trauma Critical Care

Training and Certifications

• MD (Chest Medicine) – Grant Medical College, Sir JJ group of hospitals. 2001
• MBBS -1997 Mumbai University
• IDCCM (Mumbai, P.D. Hinduja Hospital)
• Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases (TDD)
• Recognized Teacher for IDCCM (First in Marathwada)
• ISCCM recognized Invigilator for approval of IDCCM /CTCCM courses
• Examiner for IDCCM / CTCCM
• SCCM (USA) certified FCCS instructor
• AHA-certified ACLS instructor

Awards

• GOLD MEDAL – MD (Chest Medicine), Mumbai University
• Received “AWARD OF EXCELLENCE” for outstanding contribution to Critical Care Medicine in India conferred by ISCCM during Annual Critical Care conference, Varanasi 2018
• Felicitated by Dr Prakash Amte with a SILVER MEDAL for outstanding contribution towards Kamalnayan Bajaj hospital on occasion of Silver jubilee celebration of Bajaj hospital.
• Recipient of “AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CRITICAL CARE AND PULMONOLOGY “by DIVYA MARATHI Group 2022.
• Recipient of “PRESIDENT CITATION AWARD” a special award for the contribution in the field of Critical Care Medicine, ISCCM- Feb 2023.
• Recipient of “INSPIRING INTENSIVIST AWARD” by Times Network group in April 2024.

Publications

• Study of pattern of Respiratory opportunistic Infections in 100HIV Infected Adults – at NAPCON – 2000 [Kanpur].
• Epidemiology of Pulmonary and Extra-pulmonary Tuberculosis cases – A 2-year study at J. J. Hospital – at National Conference on Tuberculosis & Chest Disease – 2000 [Calcutta].
• Nosocomial Pneumonia in Ventilated Patients in the ICU at International Critical Care Conference held by ISCCM – 2003 [Jaipur].
• 2 cases of pseudo inferior Myocardial infarction (Jr no101/2015) in JAPI
• Anomalous origin of right coronary artery from left coronary sinus, JAPI 2015
• Case report: Amitraz poisoning; Mimicking Brain Death in IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, e-ISSN: 2279-0853, P-ISSN:2279-0861, Volume 18, Issue5Ser18 (May 2019) PP 58-59
• Co-Author – Poster Presentation, An Interesting case of HOT PONS on FDG-PET scan in a patient of central pontine myelinolysis, WCN (World Congress Neurology, 2019)
• Co-Author- Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine (November 2021) The Second –Vs First Wave COVID-19: More of the Same or a Lot Worse? A Comparison of Mortality between the Two Waves in Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units in Nine Hospitals in Western Maharashtra.
• Co-Author- American Journal of Infection Control (February 2022) “Comparison of Knowledge and Awareness of Infection Control practices among Nurses in India: A Cross-Sectional survey”
• Author- Original Article – IJCCM Journal (31st December 2022) “Practice Patterns and Management Protocols in Trauma across Indian Settings: A Nationwide Cross-sectional Survey”

Contribution to Books/Updates/E-Learning Programmes:

• Chapter in Critical Care Update 2018 Title: Sinus Tachycardia – When should it be treated and how?
• Chapter in Critical Care Update 2022 (Coauthor)Title: Awake Proning.
• Chapter W4C Digital Update Book on COVID-19Title: Antiviral Therapy for COVID-19.
• Book- Manual of Oxygen Therapy – Lead Author for Chapter “Oxygen Toxicity” Section: Oxygen delivery systems for Individual Patients.
• Author for Chapter- Drug Dosing in Renal Failure in the Book-Manual of Obstetric  Critical Care By ISCCM.
• Author of a Chapter in Critical Care Update Book 2023 on “Measuring Respiratory Drive and Muscle Effort”.
• Author of the Chapter in the W4C Book on Mechanical Ventilation on the topic “Asynchrony and Dyssynchrony”.2023
• As a section editor for the section – The Skin and Connective Tissue as a part of the Critical Care E-learning course on behalf of SEPSIS FORUM.
• Co-editor for the book “Guidelines in Toxicology “by ISCCM, July 2023
• Author for a chapter on “Dyshemoglobinemias “in the textbook “Principles and Practice of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine” 2023
• Author for Chapter – Advancement in Cardiac Imaging Technology in ISCCM Annual Update Book 2024
• Author for Chapter – Diagnosis and Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome in W4C book with “Organ failure – prevention & Management “as the theme September 2024

Procedures performed:

• Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy
• IABP – Intra Aortic Balloon Pump insertion
• Central line – all approaches
• Hemodialysis Catheter insertion – all approaches
• Arterial line
• Endotracheal intubation
• Intercostal drain
• Pleural tapping
• Ascitic tapping
• POCUS
• Lumbar puncture
• Swan Ganz catheter
• Temporary Pacemaker wire

Studies/Trials Conducted:

• Ulinastatin in Sepsis Study – Phase IV, prospective, multi-centric, double-blind, comparative Clinical study to compare the Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Ulinastatin versus placebo along with standard supportive care in subjects with severe sepsis
• Investigator – INDICAPS study
• Contributor – HERMES trail