Dr. Nithish Mukunthan M
MBBS, MD (Anesthesiology), IDCCM, DrNB (Critical Care Medicine)
Intensive Care Unit, Anaesthesia & Critical Care, Multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit
Consultant Intensive Care
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Brief Profile
Dr. Nithish Mukunthan completed his MBBS from Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, and earned his MD in Anesthesiology from Manakula Vinayagar Medical College, where he was awarded the Gold Medal for academic excellence.
He went on to complete the IDCCM at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, and his DrNB in Critical Care Medicine from Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore. He is currently awaiting Part 2 of the prestigious EDIC certification from ESICM, Europe.
He has authored several peer-reviewed publications and co-authored chapters, receiving multiple awards for academic contributions, including the Best Original Article 2nd Prize (2016). He has also been an invited speaker at ISCCM meets in Madurai and neighboring towns, served as faculty for “Preethi Heart Update” (Nov 2019) and “Preethi Anesthesia Update” (Feb 2020), and participated in national conferences such as Criticare Care 2020.
Dr. Nithish is a Consultant in Intensive Care at Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC), Chennai, with over six years of experience in critical care medicine. Having trained under leading intensivists, he brings sound clinical judgment and a calm, methodical approach to managing acutely ill patients. He is actively involved in the day-to-day care of patients with complex medical conditions, regularly performing advanced ICU procedures and contributing to the smooth functioning of the unit. His clinical focus lies in delivering timely, evidence-based care across a wide range of critical scenarios.
Educational Qualifications
- DrNB: Critical Care Medicine (2020-2023)
Narayana Hrudayalaya – Bangalore
- EDIC: Awaiting Part 2. ESICM
- IDCCM (2018-2019)
Apollo Hospitals – Chennai
- M.D. Anesthesiology (2014-2017)
Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Pondicherry
GOLD MEDALIST
- MBBS (2006-2011)
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Science – Pondicherry
Clinical Expertise
- Complex ICU Procedures
- Renal replacement therapies
- Ventilator management
- Infectious Diseases & Antibiotics
- Ultrasound and ECHO
- Pre and Post transplant management
- ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Invasive lines
- Difficult airway and tracheostomy
- Family communications
Accomplishments
Affiliations and Memberships
Present position
Honors and Awards
Editorial Work and Reviewer
Innovation
Associated Publications
Research and Publication
Publications (Peer-Reviewed Journals)
- Determination of Gastric Tube Position in Critically Ill Patients: Radiography vs Ultrasound Imaging
Nithish Mukunthan M, Jose Chacko – Awaiting Publication - Cardiac Pacemaker – A Rare Cause of Ventilator Auto-Triggering
Nithish Mukunthan M, Vimal Bharadwaj – Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine (IJCCM) - Concomitant Fat Embolism Syndrome and Pulmonary Embolism – A Hidden Enemy in Polytrauma Patient
Suresh J, Balaji T, Nithish Mukunthan M, Shanmugapriya – Indian Journal of Case Reports in Critical Care (IJCCR) - Traumatic Acinetobacter baumannii Meningitis Without Neurosurgical Intervention – A Rare Case Report
Suresh J, Balaji T, Santhosh V, Nithish Mukunthan M, Rajaram Manoharan – Journal of Anaesthesia and Critical Care Case Reports (JACCR) - Refractory Hypotension After Successful Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation – Time to Rule Out Vasoplegic Syndrome
Suresh J, Balaji T, Santhosh V, Nithish Mukunthan M, Rajaram Manoharan – Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences (JEMDS) - Seizures with Alkaptonuria in Adults – The Untold
Nithish Mukunthan M, Sarithosh V, Balaji T, Suresh J, Rajaram Manoharan – Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences (JEMDS) - Randomised Controlled Study Comparing the Efficacy of Intravenous Palonosetron and Ondansetron in Preventing Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Laparoscopic Surgeries
Sureshkumar, Sivashanmugam, Girimurugan, Suneeth Lazarus, Nithish Mukunthan M – Indian Journal of Scientific Study (IJSS)
Book Chapters Co-Authored
- Acute Myocarditis – in Decision Making in Critical Care Medicine
Harish MM, Monisha, Nithish Mukunthan M - Airway Management – in Critical Care Medicine MCQ: Problem-Based Learning (2023)
Shiva Kumar, Nithish Mukunthan M, Ram Mohan
Paper Presentations
- A Study of Skin to Subarachnoid Space Depth During Spinal Anaesthesia in the Indian Population
7th Annual Pondicherry State Conference (PONCON 2016) - Anaesthetic Management of a Child with Cerebral Palsy with Postoperative Muscle Spasm
63rd Annual National Conference of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists, Jaipur (ISACON 2015)
Experience
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC), Chrompet, Chennai
Consultant – Intensive Care
Present - Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore
Senior Registrar – Critical Care Medicine
2020 - Preethi Multi Specialty Hospitals, Madurai
Consultant – Intensive Care
2019 – 2020 - Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
Senior Registrar – Critical Care Medicine
2018 – 2019 - Vijaya Hospitals, Chennai
Senior Registrar – Critical Care Medicine
July 2017 – December 2017 - Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Pondicherry
Resident – Anesthesiology
2014 – 2017