Aster Whitefield Hospital launches Karnataka’s first dedicated Liver ICU

Taking a major initiative towards expert liver care, Aster Whitefield Hospital has declared the launch of the first dedicated Liver Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Karnataka.

This is a state-of-the-art facility designed only for liver failure patients, those having biliary problems, and liver transplant cases. The ICU, named SHIELD (Specialised Hepatic Intensive & Emergency Liver Division), is a state-of-the-art facility designed only for liver failure patients, those having biliary problems, and liver transplant cases.

Setting the Liver specific ICU as a real rescue for patients in critical conditions, it is a confluence of renowned doctors, modern facilities, and continuous patient monitoring to provide very specialised, multiple discipline care aimed at improving patient outcomes.

The programme was honoured by the presence of Dr C. N. Manjunath, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) as the Chief Guest.

Speaking ahead of the inauguration, Dr C. N. Manjunath said, "Liver problems are turning out to be a sneaky but major health issue in India, and usually, it's at a very severe stage when the patients are found. A liver ICU dedicated to liver care opening at Aster Whitefield Hospital is a very appropriate and great step that will enable our healthcare system to be more efficient and quicker in handling very difficult liver cases. Apart from better survival chances, specialised facilities equip the patient care to be comprehensive and in collaboration of various medical disciplines."

Srikant Subudhi, Chief Operating Officer, Aster Whitefield Hospital, added, "The launching of Karnataka's first dedicated Liver ICU is a powerful indication of how we are always ready to put our money into the specialised infrastructure which is capable of dealing with the increasing complexity of liver-related diseases. Not only does this facility leverage state-of-the-art technology and a wide range of medical experts, but it also ensures continuous monitoring for better clinical results and provides easier access to specialised and high-quality treatment. "

The Liver ICU will be a collaborative endeavor by a team of highly skilled and proficient physicians, including liver transplantation surgeons, hepatologists, and gastroenterologists, as well as critical care specialists. This dedicated unit will try to fill a major void in the liver care infrastructure of Karnataka, and it will be a one-stop solution for patients to get timely, cutting-edge and life-saving treatment.