Emergency Medicine
The medical professionals at the department along with the para-medical staff ensures that all medical emergencies are given prompt attention and refer to concerned departments.
Emergencies and disasters happen without warning, and treatment cannot wait. The doctors, paramedics and nurses in the Emergency Department of BMH swing into action to provide prompt and swift medical attention to contain the injuries, stabilise traumatized patients and save lives. We have multi-bedded ultra-modern resuscitation bay with dedicated team of experts specialised in trauma care, external cardiac massage and artificial respiration. The 24-bedded fully equipped Emergency department of BMH is well prepared to handle all kind of emergencies and disasters.
BMH’s full-fledged mobile ICUs, with trained emergency physicians and paramedics, provide vital pre-hospital care while transporting critically ill or injured patients with threat to life. The emergency medicine physicians have adequate exposure in the transfer and transport of patients from the field and between hospitals. The Department of Emergency Medicine is dedicated to improving outcomes of acutely ill and injured patients through high-quality, cost-efficient care, education, and research.
Panel of Doctors
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Dr. Fabith Moideen V.M.
Chief - Emergency Medicine
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Dr. Rinoop Ramachandran
Dy. Chief & Senior Consultant
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Dr. Sanooj OP
Senior Consultant
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Dr. Priya Padmanabhan
Consultant
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Dr. Ajay Solomon Linson
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Dr. Reshma B. K.
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Dr. Faisal Basheer
Associate Consultant
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Dr. Drisya S
Associate Consultant
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Dr. Fabith Moideen V.M.
Chief - Emergency Medicine
Dr. Fabith Moideen is the Chief of Emergency Medicine at Baby Memorial Hospital. He and his team have saved the lives of many patients by providing comprehensive emergency care. He is also Faculty for Post graduate Masters Program in Emergency Medicine in GWU. His areas of special interest are Toxicology and Sonography in ER – Diagnostic and Therapeutic.
Qualification
Work Experience
Achievments
- Specialized in Emergency Ultrasound
- Founder & Secretary “SONO STETH INSIGHT(SSI) Ultrasound courses.
- Program director for MEM (Masters In Emergency Medicine) program
- Medical director for National Games 2015 for calicut city.
- Medical director for 61stSchool Nationals Athletics Championship
- Medical director for Nagajee International Football Tournament 2016
- Faculty for Ultrasound course under ACCP(American college of chest physician ) at AIIMS PULMOCRIT – 2016
- Faculty for Advance level Echocardiography course for GAMET 2016
- Faculty for Winfocus Basic level 1 provider (USLS) at GAMET 2015
- Faculty for Winfocus Basic level 1 provider (USLS) at Max Hospital Delhi during EMCON 12.
- Training in Emergency Medicine at Ronald Regan Institute of Emergency Medicine of George Washington University, U.S.A.
- Trained in Level 2 Advanced Ultrasound from Christian Medical College, Vellore,India.
- Trained in Level 2 Ultrasound Under Win Focus Ultrasonography.
- Trained in Basic Echocardiography under Win Focus Ultrasonography.
- Trained in Acute traumatic wound care management at George Washington University Hospital, Washington D.C
Innovations & Contributions
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Co-founder of MCare Apps:
A health tech startup registered under the National Startup Mission and Kerala Startup Mission, aimed at developing software to streamline, modernise, and constantly improve health-care delivery and treatment of medical emergencies.
Website: mcareapps.com -
Co-founder of Baby Memorial Hospital apps:
BMH app available on Play Store and App Store. -
Judge for Kerala Start-up Mission:
Served as a judge evaluating innovative startup ideas under Kerala Start-up Mission initiatives. -
Contributor to the Health QUEST initiative:
Played a role in the development of the Health QUEST (Health Quality Upgradation Enabled through Space Technology) initiative—a collaboration between the Society for Emergency Medicine India and ISRO, aimed at improving patient safety and quality standards in emergency departments across India.
Awards & Recognition
- "Distinguished Alumni Award" from Yenepoya Medical College – 2024
- AHPI Award for “Excellence in Emergency Services” at the nationwide competition – December 2024
- Faculty for Basic & Advanced Ultrasound in Pulmonary & Critical Care at AIIMS New Delhi – PULMOCRIT 2025
- Speaker at the 26th Annual National Conference of the Society for Emergency Medicine India – 2024
- Speaker at the 24th Annual National Conference of the Society for Emergency Medicine India – 2022
- Speaker at the 23rd Annual National Conference of the Society for Emergency Medicine India – 2021
Publications
- Penetrating Neck Trauma with Bilateral Pneumothorax and Pneumomediastinum: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Journal Name: Journal of Advanced Lung Health ():10.4103/jalh.jalh_31_24, September 23, 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/jalh.jalh_31_24
- Mobile App-Based Strategy Improves Door-to-Needle Time in the Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke. Journal Name: J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2020. Dec;29(12):105319.doi:10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2020.105319. Epub 2020, September 23. PMID: 32992177. Publication Year:2020.
- Learner-Centred Survey of Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training, Competence, and Implementation Barriers in Emergency Medicine Training Programmes in India. Journal Name: AEM Educ Train. 2019 Dec 27;4(4):387–394. doi:10.1002/aet2.10423. PMID: 33150281; PMCID: PMC 7592833. Publication Year:2019
- Mobile Apps: An Emerging Tool to Improve Acute Stroke Care Journal Name: J R Coll Physicians Edinb. 2019 Mar;49(1):3–4. doi:10.4997/JRCPE.2019.101. PMID: 30838983. Publication Year:2019
- Interstitial Nephritis Presenting as an Acute Kidney Injury Following Ingestion of Alternative Medicine Containing Lead: A Case Report. Journal Name: Adv J Emerg Med. 2018 Jul 28;3(1):e8. doi:10.22114/AJEM.v0i0.100. PMID: 31172119; PMCID: PMC 6548077. Publication Year:2018
- Accuracy of Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (e-FAST) Performed by Emergency Medicine Residents in a Level One Tertiary Centre of India. Journal Name: Adv J Emerg Med. 2018 Mar 3;2(2):e15. doi:10.22114/ajem.v0i0.69. PMID: 31172078; PMCID: PMC 6549052. Publication year: 2018
- Accuracy of Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (e-FAST) Performed by Emergency Medicine Residents in a Level One Tertiary Centre of India. Journal Name: Adv J Emerg Med. 2018 Mar 3;2(2):e15. doi:10.22114/ajem.v0i0.69. PMID: 31172078; PMCID: PMC 6549052. Publication year: 2018
- An Echocardiography Training Programme for Improving the Left Ventricular Function Interpretation in the Emergency Department. Journal Name: Epub 2017 Jun 15. PMID: 29201952; PMCID: PMC 5703747. Publication Year:2017
Research
- To correlate the initial cardiac rhythm and survival from prehospital cardiac arrest, as a secondary end-point.
- "EchoCardiograpy Training Program for International EM Physicians: A Teaching Method for Interpretation of LVEF"
Dr. Fabith Moideen V.M.
Chief - Emergency Medicine
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Dr. Rinoop Ramachandran MBBS, M.D, DNB
Dy. Chief & Senior Consultant
Dr. Rinoop is an Emergency Physician with excellent academic background. He belongs to the first batch M.D. (Emergency Medicine), JIPMER and is competent in managing Trauma and Medical emergencies.
Qualification
- MBBS – Government Medical College, Calicut (2012)
- MD (Emergency Medicine) – Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry (2017)
DNB (Emergency Medicine)- National board of Examinations, New Delhi(2017)
Work Experience
- Junior Resident - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry (2014-2017)
- Assistant Surgeon – E. K. Nayanar Memorial Government W & C Hospital, Kannur ( Dec 2013 – April 2014)
- Resident Doctor – DM –WIMS, Wayanad (Jan 2013 – April 2013)
Publications
- Penetrating Neck Trauma with Bilateral Pneumothorax and Pneumomediastinum: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Thodi, Nasma Mankara; Ramachandran, Rinoop; Moideen, Fabith. Journal of Advanced Lung Health ():10.4103/jalh.jalh_31_24, September 23, 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/jalh.jalh_31_24
Dr. Rinoop Ramachandran
Dy. Chief & Senior Consultant
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Dr. Sanooj OP MBBS, MD(Anaesthesia), PDCC(Cardiac Anaesthesia )
Senior Consultant
Dr. Sanooj is a consultant in anaesthesia. He was trained in cardiac anaesthesia at Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences, Kozhikode and has been awarded a fellowship in cardiac anaesthesia after one year of post doctoral training (PDCC) at the institute.
He is a skilled anaesthetist and believes in setting exemplary standard in cardiac critical care.
Qualification
- MBBS - Volgograd medical academy,Russia
- MD(Anaesthesia) – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka.
- POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP in CARDIAC ANAESTHESIA - Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences,Kozhikode, Kerala.
Publications
- Role Of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in off-pump coronary Artery bypass- A Vettath Modification.
- Comparative study of heamodynamic changes, seizure duration and recovery time in patients undergoing modified electro convulsive therapy using propofol and thiopentone
- Murali P. Vettath, Kannan A. Vellachamy, NitinGanghadharan, Sanooj Ottuparakuzhiyil, Jayaprakash Moothencherie World Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases Vol.6 No.6，June 29, 2016 DOI: 10.4236/wjcd.2016.66020
Dr. Sanooj OP
Senior Consultant
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Dr. Priya Padmanabhan MBBS, DNB (General Medicine)
Consultant
Dr. Priya is a physician with around 10 years of experience, working in Nephrology and Emergency Medicine departments in various teaching institutions and JCI accredited hospitals. Her areas of interest are offering comprehensive treatment for Chronic kidney disease patient.
Qualification
- MBBS – Government Medical College, Calicut (2001)
- DNB (General Medicine) – Government Medical College, Thrissur (2011)
- EULAR Course in Rheumatic Disorders – European League Against Rheumatism
(2014)
Work Experience
- Specialist Internal Medicine – Bahrain Specialist Hospital, Kingdom of Bahrain
(April 2014 – May 2017) - Physician – IQRAA Hospital, Calicut (Aug 2011 – Dec 2012)
- Lecturer in Nephrology – Government Medical College, Thrissur (April 2004 – Aug
2009) - Lecturer in Anatomy – Government Medical College, Calicut (Jan 2003 – Jan 2004)
- Resident Medical Officer – J. J. S. Hospital, Kannur (Jan 2002 – May 2002)
Dr. Priya Padmanabhan
Consultant
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Dr. Ajay Solomon Linson
Dr. Ajay is a specialist in Emergency Medicine, who has undergone trainings in Trauma Management, Resuscitation of adults and paediatric patients. His areas of special interests are in Toxicology and Snake Bite
Qualification
- MBBS – China Three Gorges University, China (2010)
Work Experience
- Junior Resident – Dr. SMCSI Medical College and Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram (Jan 2013 – May 2013)
- Casuality Medical Officer – Gandhi Smaraka Hospital, Venganoor (Jan 2012 – Oct 2012)
Dr. Ajay Solomon Linson
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Dr. Reshma B. K.
Dr. Reshma is a Specialist in Emergency Medicine, who was the best ongoing student of MEM Batch 2018 at Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut. Her areas of special interests are in Bedside USG, Trauma Management, Academic training and Research. She is also certified provider for BLS/ACLS, ATLS and NULS
Qualification
- MBBS – Kasturba MedicalCollege,Mangalore(ManipalUniversity)- 2015
Publications
- Assessment of quality of life, stigma associated and self-management practices among patients suffering from seizures- A cross sectional study, JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCES AND BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH in 2011. July 2011; 3(7): 91-98 http://www.academicjournals.org/JNBH ISSN 2141-2286 ©2011 Academic Journals
- “Assessment of quality of life, stigma associated and self-management practices among patients suffering from seizures- A cross sectional study”, under Dept. of Community Medicine , guided by Dr. Nitin Joseph, Associate Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine, KMC Mangalore was published in JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCES AND BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH in 2011. July 2011; 3(7): 91-98.
- “Effect of Temozolomide on treatment outcome for patients of glioblastoma multiforme and anaplastic astrocytoma treated with radiotherapy”, Under Indian council of medical research (ICMR), guided by Dr. Jayaram Shetty K, Associate Professor, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, KMC Mangalore has been submitted for publication in Australasian medical journal (AMJ).
Research
- 2016: “Can a mobile app help to reduce the door to needle time in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke?” ,Under the guidance of Dr.Mohan Noone and Dr.Fabith Moideen, Baby Memorial Hospital, Kerala.
- 2013: “Mantoux test as an aid to early diagnosis in suspected cases of epididymal tuberculosis”, Under Manipal University, guided by Dr.G.G.Laxman Prabhu,Professor, Dept. of Urology, KMC Mangalore.
- 2012: “Standard precautions among health care personnel in mangalore- a study on perceptions, practices and determinants of non- compliance.” ,Under Dept. of Community Medicine, guided by Dr.B.Unnikrishnan, Professor, Dept. of community medicine, KMC Mangalore. “Clinico-epidemiological profile of HIV and Tuberculosis co-infected patients in coastal south India.” , Under Dept. of community medicine, guided by Dr. B.Unnikrishnan, Professor, Dept of community medicine, KMC Mangalore..
- 2011: “Effect of temozolomide on treatment outcome for patients of glioblastoma multiforme and anaplastic astrocytoma treated with radiotherapy”,Under Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR), guided by Dr.Jayaram Shetty K, Associate Professor, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, KMC Mangalore.
- 2010- “Assessment of quality of life, stigma associated and self management practices among patients suffering from seizures- A cross sectional study”, Under Dept. of community medicine, guided by Dr. Nitin Joseph ,Associate Professor ,Dept. of community medicine, KMC Mangalore.
Awards
- Winner of the National Emergency Medicine Quiz at EMCON 2017.
- Awarded the Best Outgoing Student of MEM Batch of Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut in 2018
- Runners up for the Safety Quiz held at the hospital in 2017.
- Awarded the Best Outgoing Student of Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Tumkur in 2007.
Dr. Reshma B. K.
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Dr. Faisal Basheer MBBS, DNB (Emergency Medicine)
Associate Consultant
Dr. Faisal Basheer is an Associate Consultant in Emergency Medicine, who is dedicated in providing expert medical care to patients in their most critical moments. With years of experience and a passion for Emergency Medicine, he is committed to delivering compassionate, efficient and high-quality care to all individuals who come through the doors of the Emergency Department. He is also an AHA certified Instructor for BLS and ACLS.
Qualifications
- MBBS – Kannur Medical College, Kannur (2013)
- DNB (Emergency Medicine) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2020)
Work Experience
- Senior Resident in Emergency Medicine – Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (Jan 2022 – Dec 2023)
- Specialist in Emergency Medicine – Aster MIMS Calicut (Nov 2020 – Dec 2021)
- Junior Resident in Emergency Medicine – Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut (Sep 2017 – Sep 2020)
- Resident Doctor – KMCT Medical College, Calicut (Feb 2016 – July 2016)
Research & Publications
- A Prospective study to assess the utility of BAP-65 score to predict the outcome in patients with Acute Exacerbation of COPD submitted to National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
- Study of factors affecting patient satisfaction in the Emergency Department of a tertiary care teaching hospital. Mr Aahaan Agarwal, Dr Prithvishree Ravindra, Dr Faisal Basheer
- A Prospective study to assess the utility of BAP-65 score to predict the outcome in patients with Acute Exacerbation of COPD submitted to National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
- Study of factors affecting patient satisfaction in the Emergency Department of a tertiary care teaching hospital. Mr Aahaan Agarwal, Dr Prithvishree Ravindra, Dr Faisal Basheer
Dr. Faisal Basheer
Associate Consultant
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Dr. Drisya S MBBS, DNB (Emergency Medicine)
Associate Consultant
Dr. Drisya S is an Associate Consultant in Emergency Medicine. She is a highly skilled and dedicated Emergency Medicine Specialist with extensive experience in managing acute and critical medical conditions. With a robust and diverse clinical expertise, she is committed to providing high-quality emergency care and improving patient outcomes. Dr. Drisya has a keen interest in trauma care, cardiac emergencies, and critical care management and is an AHA certified Instructor for BLS and ACLS.
Qualifications
- MBBS – MES Medical College, Perinthalmanna (2013)
- DNB (Emergency Medicine) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2019)
- MRCEM (UK)
Work Experience
- Consultant Emergency Physician – Kinder MultiSpeciality Hospital, Kochi (March 2022 to March 2023)
- Emergency Physician – Renai Medicity, Kochi (October 2019 to February 2022)
- DNB Resident in Emergency Medicine – Lourdes Hospital, Kochi (June 2016 to May 2019)
Research & Publications
- A Prospective cross-sectional study on ultrasonographic measurement of inferior vena cava diameter and internal jugular vein height to determine central venous pressure in critically ill patients submitted to National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
Dr. Drisya S
Associate Consultant
Dr. Fabith Moideen V.M.Chief - Emergency MedicineDr. Fabith Moideen is the Chief of Emergency Medicine at Baby Memorial Hospital. He and his team have saved the lives of many patients by providing comprehensive emergency care. He is also Faculty for Post graduate Masters Program in Emergency Medicine in GWU. His areas of special interest are Toxicology and Sonography in ER – Diagnostic and Therapeutic.
MBBS from Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka
10 year's experience in Emergency Medicine specialized in emergency Ultrasound; Founder and Secretary “Sono Steth Insight” Ultrasound Courses; Medical Director for National Games 2015 for Calicut District. Also President, Society for Emergency Medicine, India(SEMI) Kerala Chapter. He is also President Society For Emergency Medicine India(SEMI) -Kerala chapter
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Dr. Rinoop RamachandranDy. Chief & Senior ConsultantDr. Rinoop is an Emergency Physician with excellent academic background. He belongs to the first batch M.D. (Emergency Medicine), JIPMER and is competent in managing Trauma and Medical emergencies.
DNB (Emergency Medicine)- National board of Examinations, New Delhi(2017)
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Dr. Sanooj OPSenior ConsultantDr. Sanooj is a consultant in anaesthesia. He was trained in cardiac anaesthesia at Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences, Kozhikode and has been awarded a fellowship in cardiac anaesthesia after one year of post doctoral training (PDCC) at the institute.
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Dr. Priya PadmanabhanConsultantDr. Priya is a physician with around 10 years of experience, working in Nephrology and Emergency Medicine departments in various teaching institutions and JCI accredited hospitals. Her areas of interest are offering comprehensive treatment for Chronic kidney disease patient.
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Dr. Ajay Solomon LinsonDr. Ajay is a specialist in Emergency Medicine, who has undergone trainings in Trauma Management, Resuscitation of adults and paediatric patients. His areas of special interests are in Toxicology and Snake Bite
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Dr. Reshma B. K.Dr. Reshma is a Specialist in Emergency Medicine, who was the best ongoing student of MEM Batch 2018 at Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut. Her areas of special interests are in Bedside USG, Trauma Management, Academic training and Research. She is also certified provider for BLS/ACLS, ATLS and NULS
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Dr. Faisal BasheerAssociate ConsultantDr. Faisal Basheer is an Associate Consultant in Emergency Medicine, who is dedicated in providing expert medical care to patients in their most critical moments. With years of experience and a passion for Emergency Medicine, he is committed to delivering compassionate, efficient and high-quality care to all individuals who come through the doors of the Emergency Department. He is also an AHA certified Instructor for BLS and ACLS.
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Dr. Drisya SAssociate ConsultantDr. Drisya S is an Associate Consultant in Emergency Medicine. She is a highly skilled and dedicated Emergency Medicine Specialist with extensive experience in managing acute and critical medical conditions. With a robust and diverse clinical expertise, she is committed to providing high-quality emergency care and improving patient outcomes. Dr. Drisya has a keen interest in trauma care, cardiac emergencies, and critical care management and is an AHA certified Instructor for BLS and ACLS.
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Services & Facilities
- Mobile ICU- We have four ALS & 1 Bike ambulances handled by trained staff. The emergency medicine resident is given adequate exposure in the transfer and transport of patients from the field and between hospitals
- 4 State-of-the-art Mobile ICUs, with trained emergency physicians and paramedics for excellent pre hospital care
- 22 bedded fully equipped emergency department with prioritised care
- 4 bedded ultra-modern resuscitation bay
- Point of care Ultrasonography
- Specialised toxicology and snake bite treatment centre with Poison Information Unit
- Decontamination room for toxicology
- Emergency operation theatre
- Negative pressure isolation room