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Dr. K. Sureshkumaran

MBBS, MD (Anesthesiology & Critical Care), PDF in Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, FICCC

Cardiac Sciences
Intensive Care Unit
Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia
Cardiothoracic And Heart & Lung Transplant Intensive Care Unit

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Dr. K. Sureshkumaran

Brief Profile

Dr. Sureshkumaran is a seasoned Consultant in Cardiac Anaesthesia and Cardiac Critical Care with advanced training in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and cardiac critical care from premier institutions in India. His core strengths include managing complex cardiac, pediatric cardiac, and thoracic anaesthesia cases, along with expertise in mechanical circulatory support and perioperative critical care.

He is proficient in transesophageal echocardiography, ultrasound-guided procedures, and advanced airway management. With several academic accolades and national-level recognitions, he combines clinical excellence with a deep commitment to patient care. He is also a life member of prominent anaesthesia and simulation societies.

Educational Qualifications

  • Fellowship in Cardiac Critical Care (FICCC)
    Fortis Malar Hospital, India
    2017
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship (P.D.F) in Cardiothoracic Anesthesia
    Christian Medical College, India
    2016
  • MD (Anesthesiology & Critical Care)
    Armed Forces Medical College, India
    2015
  • MBBS
    Chengalpattu Government Medical College, India
    2010

Clinical Expertise

  • Anesthesia for surgeries:
    • Heart and lung transplant
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
    • Valve replacement
    • Ventricular assist device
    • Adult cardiac surgeries
    • Pediatric cardiac surgeries
    • Neonatal cardiac surgeries
    • Thoracic surgeries
    • One-lung ventilation anesthesia
  • ICU Care:
    • Perioperative management of heart and lung transplantation
    • Perioperative cardiac intensive care
    • Intra-aortic balloon pump management
    • ECMO initiation and management (VA/VV)
    • CRRT in cardiac intensive care
    • Advanced cardiac critical care
    • Advanced hemodynamic monitoring
  • Safe patient transfer in cardiac surgery
  • Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
  • Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)
  • Percutaneous tracheostomy
  • Lung ultrasound cardiac ICU
  • Airway ultrasound
  • ACLS-certified cardiac anesthesia team
  • Cardiac anesthesia as per safety standards

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Research and Publication

  • Sureshkumaran K, Balakrishnan KR, Rao KGS, et al. Successful bilateral lung transplantation after prolonged ECMO support for aspiration pneumonia in a 79-year-old man, Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2024). (Under review)
  • Ramanan V, Dhushyanthan J, Ramasubramanian K, Kumaran KS, Sellamuthu G, Rajam M, Mettur S, Gnansekharan P, Ratnagiri R. Clinical profiles and risk factors for early and medium-term mortality following heart transplantation in a pediatric population: A single-center experience. Ann Pediatr Cardiol. 2021 Jan–Mar; 14(1): 42–52.
  • Suresh Rao KG, Suresh Kumaran K, Balakrishnan KR. Perioperative Management of Lung Transplantation. Perioperative Critical Care. 2021; 49: 465–472.
  • Pillai R, Kumaran S, Jeyaseelan L, George SP, Sahajanandan R. Usefulness of ultrasound-guided measurement of minimal transverse diameter of subglottic airway in determining the endotracheal tube size in children with congenital heart disease: A prospective observational study. Ann Card Anaesth. 2018; 21: 382–387.
  • Kumaran S, George G, Varsha AV, Sahajanandan R. Inverted left atrial appendage masquerading as a left atrial mass. Ann Card Anaesth. 2017; 20: 248–249.
  • SureshKumaran K, Suresh Rao. Successful pediatric heart transplant for a positive cross-match recipient. IACTACON, 21st National Conference, Hyderabad (2018).
  • SureshKumaran K, Rahul Pillai, Raj S. Stenting of carinal tumor in a patient with significant coronary artery disease. IACTACON, 19th National Conference, Chennai (2016).
  • SureshKumaran K, Rahul Pillai, Raj S. Ultrasound guided measurement of minimal transverse diameter of subglottic airway (MTDSA) in determining the endotracheal tube size in pediatric patients. IACTACON, 19th National Conference, Chennai (2016).
  • SureshKumaran K, Col. Jacob M. Lung isolation technique – Univent tube a boon! Medical Journal Armed Forces India (2015).
  • SureshKumaran K, Gp. Cpt. Sharma R. M. Postoperative Metabolic acidosis – Incidence and outcome. Kop’s Award, ISACON, 62nd National Conference, Madurai (2014).
  • SureshKumaran K, Brig. Sethi N. Comparative evaluation of clonidine and dexmedetomidine added to bupivacaine during caudal analgesia in children. AORA, 4th National Conference, New Delhi (2014).

Experience

  • Consultant –Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia, and Cardiothoracic and Heart & Lung Transplant Intensive Care Unit
     Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC), Chennai
    Present
  • Consultant – Cardiac Anaesthesia & Cardiac Critical Care
     MGM Healthcare, India
  • Consultant – Cardiac Anaesthesia & Cardiac Critical Care
     Fortis Malar Hospital, India
  • Senior Resident – Cardiac Anaesthesia & Cardiac Critical Care
     Fortis Malar Hospital, India
  • Senior Resident – Cardiac Anesthesia
     Christian Medical College, India
  • Junior Resident – Anesthesiology & Critical Care
     Armed Forces Medical College, India

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