ROUHI KAUSER
Shimoga
Summary
Specialist in Critical care / Anesthesiology with MD in Anaesthesiology and critical care with over 3 years of clinical and teaching experience, with strong focus in critical care management. Skilled in ventilator stratergies, advanced airway management, haemodynamic monitoring, and intensive care procedures. Experienced in managing multidisciplinary ICU setups, providing safe anaesthesia across specialties, and mentoring junior doctors. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, precision and a commitment to patient safety. Perceptive professional with several years of experience in settings. Attentive and investigative when evaluating patients, determining diagnoses and planning treatment. Confident decision-maker in high-pressure situations and compassionate when interacting with patients and family members.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant professor / Associate consultant in Critical Care
Subbiah Medical college , MAAX superspeciality Hospital
Shimoga
07.2023 - Current
- Managed critically ill patients requiring advanced airway management, invasive mechanical ventilation, and non-invasive ventilation, with expertise in weaning protocols.
- Performed invasive procedures including central venous catheterization, arterial line placement, percutaneous tracheostomy, intercostal drain insertion, dialysis catheterization, and lumbar puncture.
- Proficient in bedside ultrasound and echocardiography (POCUS, TTE) for hemodynamic monitoring, vascular access guidance, and lung assessment.
- Skilled in managing hemodynamic instability and shock syndromes using vasopressors, inotropes, fluid resuscitation, and advanced monitoring (CVP, PiCCO, arterial lines).
- Hands-on experience with renal replacement therapies (CRRT, SLED, hemodialysis) and nutrition management (enteral/parenteral) in ICU patients.
- Active role in sepsis and multi-organ dysfunction management following international guidelines (Surviving Sepsis Campaign).
- Managed postoperative, trauma, neurological, cardiac, and medical ICU patients, ensuring multidisciplinary care coordination.
- Led code blue resuscitations and trained residents, nursing staff, and paramedics in ACLS/BLS protocols and ICU emergency drills.
- Involved in COVID-19 ICU management, including ventilatory strategies (ARDSnet protocols, prone ventilation, ECMO exposure if applicable).
- Applied ICU scoring systems (APACHE II/IV, SOFA, SAPS II, qSOFA) for prognostication, audits, and research.
- Participated in clinical research, teaching, and training programs, contributing to continuous medical education in critical care.
- Provided family counseling and end-of-life care discussions, balancing ethical considerations with patient/family expectations.
- Contributed to ICU quality improvement protocols: infection control, ventilator bundles, central line bundles, and NABH/JCI compliance.
Senior resident in Critical Care /Anesthesiologist
Shimoga institute of medical sciences and Mc Gann Hospital
Shimoga
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed critically ill patients on invasive/non-invasive ventilation, sepsis protocols, multi-organ failure, and postoperative ICU care.
- Skilled in invasive procedures: central/arterial line insertion, tracheostomy, chest tube placement, dialysis catheterization.
- Proficient in bedside ultrasound and echocardiography (POCUS, TTE) for hemodynamic and respiratory assessment.
- Conducted general, regional, and spinal/epidural anesthesia with expertise in airway management and perioperative monitoring.
Education
MD - Anaesthesiology and critical care
Sri Siddhartha Medical College
Tumkuru01.2021
MBBS -
Shimoga institute of medical sciences
Shimoga, Karnataka, India01.2016
Higher Secondary -
Aurobindu PU college
Shimoga, Karnataka, IndiaSecondary School -
Jnanadeepa School
Shimoga, Karnataka, IndiaSkills
- Endotracheal intubation and difficult airway management
- Tracheostomy (surgical and percutaneous)
- Invasive mechanical ventilation (all modes) and non-invasive ventilation
- Weaning and extubation protocols
- Arterial line insertion and monitoring
- Central venous catheter insertion (jugular, subclavian, femoral)
- Dialysis catheter placement (temporary and tunneled)
- Intercostal chest drain insertion and pleural procedures
- Bedside ultrasound for vascular access, lung, abdomen, and hemodynamic monitoring
- Bedside echocardiography (TTE/POCUS) for cardiac assessment
- Pericardiocentesis (if trained)
- Lumbar puncture in ICU setting
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) initiation and monitoring
- Slow Low Efficiency Dialysis (SLED)
- Nutrition management (enteral/parenteral feeding initiation and monitoring)
- ACLS/BLS protocol execution and leadership in code blue situations
- Application of ICU scoring systems (APACHE II/IV, SOFA, SAPS II, qSOFA)uma cases
Research Academic Contributions
- Scientific Oral Paper Presentation, Effects of carbon dioxide insufflation during laparoscopic surgeries-changes in PaCO2, EtCO2 and pH, 67th Annual National Conference of Indian Society of Anesthesiologists, 12/01/19, Bangalore
- Poster Presentation, A case report on difficult airway management of a patient with vocal cord polyp, All India Difficult Airway Conference, 01/01/21
- BLS Training, BLS training to special task forces organised by Maax Hospital, 01/01/25, Shimoga, Karnataka, India
Teaching Experience
- Undergraduate teaching in critical care and anaesthesiology (lectures, bedside clinics, case-based learning)
- Mentoring of interns and residents in critical care and anaesthesia practice and emergency protocols
Professional Memberships And Societies
- Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA)
- All India Difficult Airway Committee (AIDA)
- Code Blue Committee Member, Maax Superspeciality Hospital
Timeline
Assistant professor / Associate consultant in Critical Care
Subbiah Medical college , MAAX superspeciality Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Senior resident in Critical Care /Anesthesiologist
Shimoga institute of medical sciences and Mc Gann Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2022
MD - Anaesthesiology and critical care
Sri Siddhartha Medical College
MBBS -
Shimoga institute of medical sciences
Higher Secondary -
Aurobindu PU college
Secondary School -
Jnanadeepa School
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