Critical Pulmonary Care in Baltimore, MD

Procedures used to help support and identify the cause of the critical condition include intubation, central venous catheterization, arterial cannulation, pulmonary artery catheterization, thoracentesis, bronchoscopy, lumbar puncture, paracentesis, and chest tube thoracostomy. The CCM physician coordinates the care provided to the critically ill patient with other medical or surgical specialists, as well as ancillary professionals such as dietary, respiratory therapy, and pharmacology. The CCM physician regularly meets with the patient and family to provide information regarding the patient’s condition, diagnosis, support, required testing, treatments, and prognosis. With input from the patient (if the patient is able to participate in decision-making) along with the family, the CCM physician makes sure the CCM care plan is consistent with the patient’s previously stated or written wishes.

  • Acute Liver Failure
  • Acute Renal Failure
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
  • Arterial Cannulation
  • Blood Tests
  • Central Venous Catherization
  • Chest Tube
  • Chest X-Ray
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Endocrine Emergencies
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Intravenous Catheterization
  • Intubation
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Multiple System Organ Failure
  • Nasogastric Tube
  • Paracentesis
  • Post-Operative Care of Surgical Patients
  • Pulmonary Artery Catheterization
  • Sepsis Syndrome and Septic Shock
  • Stroke and Other Neurologic Emergencies
  • Toxic Ingestions and Overdoses