ChamberDr. Md. Abu Kawsar
MBBS, BCS (Health), FCPS (Anesthesiology), FCPS (Part-2) (Medicine), MD (Critical care), PGT (Cardiology)
Anesthesiologist
Fotullah, Narayanganj
Critical Care Medicine Specialists in Narayanganj — Book Appointment Online
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1 critical care medicine specialist in Narayanganj
About critical care medicine specialists in Narayanganj
A Critical Care Medicine Specialist (intensivist) treats patients who are critically ill or whose lives are in immediate danger, and they work mainly inside hospital Intensive Care Units (ICU) and High Dependency Units (HDU). In Bangladesh, patients and families turn to them for severe pneumonia and respiratory failure, sepsis and septic shock, complications of dengue and other infections, major road-traffic trauma, post-operative recovery after big surgeries, stroke, severe heart attack, poisoning, kidney or liver failure, and any condition needing a ventilator, life support or close monitoring. Most patients reach an intensivist through hospital admission, the emergency department or referral from another doctor rather than a routine clinic visit. In the ICU the specialist leads a team, supports breathing, heart and kidney function, adjusts medicines hour by hour, prevents infection and counsels the family about the patient's condition and chances of recovery. You should involve a critical care specialist when someone has very low oxygen, breathing difficulty, dangerously low blood pressure, reduced consciousness, or after a serious accident or operation. For non-emergency illness, your regular physician or relevant specialist is usually the right first step.
When should you see a critical care medicine specialist in Narayanganj?
See a Critical Care Medicine Specialist when a patient is critically ill or unstable — for example severe breathing difficulty or low oxygen, dangerously low blood pressure, reduced consciousness, sepsis, or after major trauma or surgery — usually through an ICU admission or hospital referral rather than a routine appointment.
Conditions treated by critical care medicine specialists
- Sepsis and septic shock
- Severe pneumonia and respiratory failure (ventilator support)
- Severe and complicated dengue (DHF/dengue shock syndrome)
- Major road-traffic and trauma injuries
- Post-operative intensive care after major surgery
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
- Stroke and severe head injury monitoring
- Poisoning and drug overdose (e.g. organophosphate)
- Multi-organ failure (kidney, liver, heart) and shock
- Cardiac arrest and post-resuscitation care
Frequently asked questions about critical care medicine specialists in Narayanganj
How much does a Critical Care Medicine Specialist cost in Narayanganj?
Critical care is mostly hospital-based, so the bigger cost is the ICU bed and care, not a clinic visit. In Narayanganj, an ICU bed typically runs from around ৳8,000–15,000 per day in many private hospitals and far more in large corporate hospitals, while ventilator and HDU charges add to that. If an intensivist does see you in an outpatient or pre-anaesthesia clinic, the consultation fee is usually about ৳800–2,000. Government medical college hospitals and ICUs are much cheaper but in high demand, so always confirm current bed availability and daily charges with the specific hospital in Narayanganj.
How do I book a Critical Care Medicine Specialist and what should I expect?
In an emergency you do not book in advance — go straight to a hospital emergency department in Narayanganj or call an ambulance, and the duty intensivist takes over if ICU care is needed. For a planned situation, such as ICU care after a scheduled major operation, the admitting surgeon or physician arranges it. Expect the specialist to focus on stabilising the patient first, then explain the diagnosis, the support being given (oxygen, ventilator, medicines) and the likely course. Keep previous reports, a medicine list and the patient's ID ready, and choose one family member to receive updates, as ICU visiting hours are limited.
Who is the best Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Narayanganj?
There is no single "best" intensivist — what matters most is reaching a well-equipped ICU quickly with a qualified critical care or anaesthesiology team on duty around the clock. Look for specialists with postgraduate critical care or anaesthesiology training (such as FCPS, MD or a diploma in critical care) who are attached to a hospital with a proper ICU, ventilators and 24-hour cover. You can browse verified Critical Care Medicine Specialists in Narayanganj on this page, compare their qualifications, hospital and experience, and in a genuine emergency simply go to the nearest hospital with an available ICU bed.
Can I get an online or telemedicine consultation with a Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Critical care is hands-on, bedside work, so a critically ill patient cannot be treated by video call — they need a physical ICU with monitors, ventilators and a team. Telemedicine can still help in limited ways: getting a second opinion on a relative already admitted to an ICU, deciding whether a patient should be shifted to a higher-level hospital in Narayanganj or Dhaka, or guidance for stable patients after ICU discharge. For any sign of a real emergency — severe breathlessness, very low oxygen, unconsciousness or shock — do not wait for an online consultation; go to a hospital emergency department immediately.