Advancing Care, One Breath at a Time.Introduction / OverviewThe Departments of Respiratory Medicine and Critical Care Medicine at Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram, proudly present Respicrit '26 — a unique academic experience, the first of its kind, that showcases the dynamic interplay between the worlds of Respiratory Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. Respicrit creates a platform for meaningful dialogue, shared expertise and collaborative learning, bringing together passionate minds committed to advancing the art and science of caring for critically ill patients.Respicrit '26 aims to catapult deep learning and enhance clinical understanding of complex and evolving topics such as ARDS, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopy, lung ultrasonography, ECMO, and much more. It promises to be an exhilarating academic feast for pulmonologists, anaesthesiologists, intensivists, ER physicians, general practitioners and the wider student community. Event DetailsDates: Saturday, 10th & Sunday, 11th October 2026Time: [To be confirmed — not specified in the brochure]Venue: ITC Grand Chola, ChennaiOrganised by: Departments of Respiratory Medicine & Critical Care Medicine, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai Conference HighlightsInspiring insights from global and national expertsDeep dives into game-changing topics in pulmonary and critical careA spirited "Debate, Disagree and Deliberate" format that challenges conventional thinkingOpportunities to "Connect, Confabulate and Challenge" with leaders in the fieldTwelve power-packed lectures plus hands-on learning with real-world impactDistinguished faculty drawn from across Chennai and leading centres nationwide Hands-On WorkshopsFour immersive, skills-based sessions designed for practical, real-world impact:ICU Bronchoscopy and Percutaneous Tracheostomy — hands-on techniques, airway assessment, and therapeutic interventions including percutaneous tracheostomyCase-Based Scenarios – Ventilation — interactive case discussions on challenging ventilation scenariosBasic Echo and Lung USG — focused cardiac and lung ultrasound for the intensivist and pulmonologistECMO — indications, management, troubleshooting and team coordination Workshop seats are strictly limited to 45 registrations. Who Should Attend Pulmonologists, anaesthesiologists, intensivists, ER physicians, general practitioners, and postgraduate students and residents in these specialties. Organising TeamOrganising Patron: Dr N Ramakrishnan, Director, Critical Care, Apollo HospitalOrganising Chairman: Dr R Ebenezer, Senior Consultant & Head, Critical Care, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, VanagaramOrganising Secretary: Dr J Mohanakrishnan, Consultant, Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, VanagaramConference Coordinator: Dr C Vanishree, Consultant, Critical CareWorkshop Coordinators: Dr Vandana P B, Consultant, Pulmonology & Allergy Specialist; Dr Meshach M Dhas, Consultant, Critical Care Scientific FacultyRespicrit '26 brings together an eminent panel of over 70 faculty across Critical Care, Pulmonology and allied specialties — including leading voices such as Dr G C Khilnani (Delhi), Dr Sumit Ray (New Delhi), Dr Mahavir Modi (Pune), Dr Srinivas Rajagopala, Dr V Ramasubramanian and many more from Chennai, Coimbatore, Vellore, Trichy, Madurai and Pondicherry. (Full faculty list available in the brochure — happy to format the complete roster for the page if you'd like.) RegistrationPackageIncludesFeeConferenceFull access to the scientific programme on the conference day₹1,000WorkshopFull access to all 4 hands-on sessions and skills labs (only 45 seats)₹1,000Conference + WorkshopComplete package — the full meeting and skills labs₹2,000RSVP / ContactMrs Priya Thiagarajan — +91 91500 13489 / +91 97908 90332Website: www.respicrit.com Click here to download the conference & workshop brochureClick here to register  

August 30, 2022Apollo Heart Institute invites you to participate in Novel Methods of Atrial Fibrillation Management Symposium. This program will provide an opportunity for Cardiologist, Cardio Physicians and General Practitioners to update their knowledge in the field of cardiac arrhythmias including current practices, recent advancements in the management of atrial fibrillation. Date: 30th August 2022, Tuesday Time: 07:30 PM onwards Venue: Hotel Taj Coromandel, 37, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 034For more details, please contact Mr. Jagadeesh C. Mobile: +91 9710092401    

August 16, 2021In a major feat of clinical excellence, at Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Nellore, Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Madan Mohan Reddy and his team of doctors have successfully performed 23 knee replacement surgeries in a matter of 13 hours, on the 7th of August 2021. The clinical team included Orthopedic Surgeons Dr. C. Vivekananda Reddy, Dr. Sashidhar Reddy, Dr. Rakesh B Shetty, Dr. Karthik P Reddy, Anaesthetists and Pain Specialists Dr. Srinivasan S. M. and Dr. Vamsidhar Reddy G. The team was ably assisted by 7 highly trained nurses, in three different operation theatres. The entire day’s schedule was optimally planned and organised by Dr. Shaik Abdul Sahul Hameed of Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Nellore.The first surgery started at 5:00 AM in the Saturday morning and the last one was successfully completed at 6:00 PM before sunset. Although most of the surgeries were straightforward in clinical sense, 3 of the 16 patients had other complications, like the 82-year-old patient from Ongole who apart from his advanced age had arthritis and knock-knee. However, all the patients made a swift recovery and were discharged over the weekend. Dr. Madan Mohan Reddy, who brought his expertise to the operation table, noted “this kind of feat is possible only at Apollo because of the stringent SOPs, world class infrastructure, and the highly skilled clinicians. Without them this would have been a statistic for a month.” Fast Track Knee ReplacementThe recent phenomenon of minimally invasive knee replacement surgeries has been a major boon for patients in terms of short hospital stay, faster recovery, minimal blood loss, very small scar and quicker return to normal life. Apart from this, the ‘Gold Knee’ implants that were used in these surgeries, have a longer life of almost 30-35 years, enabling the patients to be mobile and pain free life-long.

September 22, 2021A first-of-its-kind Post-Graduate medical simulation centre at Apollo Specialty Hospital Vanagaram was inaugurated by Thiru. MA Subramanian, Minister for Health and Family and Welfare, Tamil Nadu, in the presence of Thiru A Krishnasami, MLA-Poonamallee, Thiru. K. Ganapathi, MLA-Madhuravoyal, Dr. Sudha Seshayyan, Vice Chancellor, The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University and Ms Preetha Reddy, Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Group.Apollo Simulation Centre (ASC) is the first-of-its-kind post graduate simulation centre set up in India. This advanced simulation Centre has been equipped with state-of-art, hi-tech, hi-fidelity computerized Simulators that will provide hands-on training for post-graduate medical students as well as assist practicing doctors to refine their procedural skills. This is an absolute necessity during this pandemic, as it allows students to gain procedural skills and handle critical emergencies in safe and controlled environment.The Centre, equipped with all essential equipment to simulate medical activities with adult, paediatric and obstetric mannequins without the involvement of human bodies. Participants will be guided through technical procedures such as challenging airway management, central line placement, and other surgical methods by task-trainers which represent specific anatomical systems.Dr Muralidharan, Director of Medical Education, Apollo Hospitals, Southern Region, said “ASC’s sophisticated equipment and software can make patient care scenario more challenging by simulating a sudden unexpected complication or reaction to the participant’s intervention.” He further added “We provide objective feedback to participants after the simulation, standardizing the learning experience. By implementing this learning, ASC will improve patient safety at the participating institutions.”Speaking on the occasion Ms. Preetha Reddy, Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Group, said, “Since the inception in 1983, Apollo Hospitals has been in the forefront in delivering quality health care. True to our mission statement to achieve and maintain excellence in education and research, the first DNB Program was started in 1984 with numerous accolades. This state-of-the-art simulation training centre is yet another important step towards realizing our mission of providing world-class healthcare to every Indian citizen.”The centre will offer the trainees with an opportunity to experience innovative learning methodologies that improves the quality of healthcare in a safe, supervised, and dynamic learning environment.