Dr. Ajith Venugopalan
COO & Group Head (EM & TC)
Emergency Medicine & Trauma Care
Professional Qualification
MBBS, MD (EM), PGDMLE, FICM, FACEE
Specialisation
- All emergencies including medical, surgical, paediatrics, obstetric emergencies
- EMD administration
- Trauma management
- Clinical toxicology
- Prehospital emergency.
- Disaster management
- Ultrasound in emergencies
- Ventilator management
- Transport of critically ill patients.
- Emergency procedures including airway management - endotracheal intubation, surgical airway, tracheostomy – surgical / percutaneous, needle thoracocentesis, chest tube insertion (ICD), central venous access, intra- arterial line placements etc.
- EMD nursing empowerment programs
- EMD academic
- EMD research
Special Training & Special Achievement
- Selected as an Event Doctor For The FIFA World Cup & Related Events Qatar 2022 under HMC, from October – December 2022.
- World Health Organization (WHO) radiation emergency medical preparedness and assistance network (Rempan) – observer/individual expert from india - Rempan Directory - 2022
- Nirs training in rem, japan
Successfully completed the NIRS TRAINING COURSE IN RADIATION EMERGENCY MEDICINE in Asia 2018 from 18th – 20th december 2018 at the National Institute Of Radiological Sciences (NIRS), National Institute Of Quantum And Radiological Sciences And Technology (QST), Chiba, Japan - Guinness world record & best of india award -
“HEART BEATS 2019”
Lead trainer & member of the organising committee, HEART BEATS 2019 – MEGA CPR TRAINING PROGRAM. GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS was set with 28,523 students for the “most people to complete cpr training in 8 hours”. Best of india world records for the “world’s largest CPR training session in a day. organised by Indian Medical Association (IMA), Cochin, Angels International Foundation – Aha Itc & District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) with the support of ernakulam district administration. - GUINNESS WORLD RECORD “CUP OF LIFE” 2022
Member of the organising committee of cup of life – “THE MOST SANITARY PRODUCTS DONATED IN 24 HOURS” – organised by IMA COCHIN, INITIATIVE BY HIBI EDEN (MP), Muthoot Finance, District Administration Of Ernakulam On 30th August, 2022.
- Establishment of the department of emergency medicine at mosc medical college kolenchery, ernakulam, kerala – 48 bedded emergency – 20,000 sq. feet with critical care ambulance facility – 2016.
- Developed into a post graduate department in 2020.
- Expanded the department into a 3 floor emergency medicine department.
- TRAINING CENTER FACULTY - American Heart Association
- LEAD, National Emergency Medicine Residency Network, Emergency Medicine Association(EMA).
Teaching/Academic/ Clinical Experience
- Teaching Experience
- Ug: Mbbs Students, Paramedical Students
- Pg: Md/Dnb Residents
- Pg: Mha Students, Pharm D Students
- Examiner For Pg –Emergency Medicine.
- Clinical Experience In Emergency Medicine Including The 3 Year Pg Training - Md In Emergency Medicine & Ug Teaching Since 2013.Research Guide/Co-Guide For Pg Candidates And Pharm D Candidates
Editorial Roles
- Teams newsletter (2018 - 2022)
Official Voice Of Academic College Of Emergency Experts (Acee) & Emergency Medicine Association (Ema)
– An Indo-Us Emergency Medicine (Ndusem) Undertaking. - Eurasian Journal Of Emergency Medicine.
- International Journal Of Medical And Health Research
- International Journal Of Emergency Medicine
- Eurasian Journal Of Emergency Medicine.
- Biomedical Journal Omics International Publication.
- Journal Of Emergencies, Trauma And Shock.
- Emergency Physicians’ Ecg Manual (Paras Publication)
- Advanced Emergency Life Support Protocols
Handbook Of Antibiotics
Awards Received
- Best Paper Presentation Award During The First International Symposium On Hospital Medicine Conducted In Kochi Along With Mayo Clinic, Usa, December 4th – 6th, 2015.
- Ema Academic Leadership Award 2020
- International Instructor
- Certified By American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (Bls)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Acls)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Pals)
- Certified By The International Council For Critical Emergency Sonography (Icces) & Aiims, New Delhi
- Aiims Ultrasound Trauma Life Support (Autls).
- Certified By National Association Of Emergency Medical Technicians, Usa
- Advanced Medical Life Support (Amls)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (Phtls)
- Emergency Pediatric Care (Epc)
- Certified By National Disaster Life Support Foundation, Usa & American
Medical Association
- Basic Disaster Life Support (Bdls)
- Advanced Disaster Life Support (Adls)
- Certified By American Academy Of Clinical Toxicology & Arizona
Emergency Research Centre
- Basic Hazmat Life Support
- Advanced Hazmat Life Support
Training / Certified Provider
Certified By American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (Bls)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Acls)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Pals)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Experienced Provider (Acls Ep)
Certified By American College Of Surgeons
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (Atls)
Certified By The International Council For Critical Emergency Sonography (Icces) & Aiims, New Delhi
- Aiims Ultrasound Trauma Life Support (Autls).
- Certified By National Neonatal Forum
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (Nrp)
Certified By National Association Of Emergency Medical Technicians, Usa
- Advanced Medical Life Support (Amls)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (Phtls)
- Emergency Pediatric Care (Epc)
Certified By National Disaster Life Support Foundation, Usa & American Medical Associaton
- Basic Disaster Life Support (Bdls)
- Advanced Disaster Life Support (Adls)
Certified By American Academy Of Clinical Toxicology & Arizona Emergency Research Centre
- Basic Hazmat Life Support
- Advanced Hazmat Life Support
Stroke Academy Master Class – Delhi – 23rd & 24th November 2019 – Angels Initiative, Ihw
World Stroke Organization (Wso), European Stroke Organization (Eso), And Indian Stroke Association
Articles Published:
- Ajith Venugopalan, Krupanidhi Karunanithi, Sreekrishnan Tp, Anoojathampi, Jinu Joy, Thara Thomas, Aswathy Ashok B, Roshini Pr, Vimal Koshy, G. Sreekumar, Gireesh Kumar Kp. Prevalence Of Non-Communicable Disease In Hiv Infected Patients Coming To Emergency Medicine And Critical Care Department In A Tertiary Care Centre In South India. Research Journal Of Pharmacy And Technology 2023; 16(4):1743-8. Doi: 10.52711/0974-360x.2023.00287
- Prognostic Markers Of Sepsis. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2021;9(6):102-2. Venugopalan A, Vijaykumar S, Sreekumar G, Prasad B, Karunanithi K, Tp Sreekrishnan, Kp Gireesh K. Crp/Albumin Ratio (Car) As A Diagnostic Marker, Severity Marker And 108.
- Venugopalan A, Vijaykumar S, Sreekumar G, Karunanithi K, Prasad B, Sreekrishnan Tp, Kumar Kp G. Venomous Snakebite Significance Of The Bite Site And Local Reaction. Ip Int J Forensic Med Toxicol Sci 2021;6(2):47-51. Https://Doi.Org/10.18231/J.Ijfmts.2021.012
- Prevalence Of Hyponatremia In Adult Patients Presenting With Alerted Sensorium To The Emergency Department Of A Tertiary Care Centre. Ajith V, Arun Kumar, Ajith Kumar J, Sreekrishnan Tp, Sabarish B, Bharath Prasad, Naveen Mohan Et Al. Amrita Journal Of Medicine. Vol 11. No: 1. Jan- Jun 2015. Page 37 -42. (Indexed By National Databases Of Indian Medical Journals- Medind/Indmed, Copernicus, Ebsco)
- Snakebite Envenomation In Kochi, Clinical Profile, Factors Involved In Adverse Outcomes And Its Complications. Sreekrishnan T P, Ajith V, Gireesh Kumar Kp, Sabarish B Nair, Priya Menon, Ajith Kumar, Prasad, Naveen Mohan. Journal Of The Indian Society Of Toxicology. Vol: 10. Issue 2. Jul – Dec 2014. (Indexed By Index Medicus For Southeast Asian Region)
- Occupational Transmission Of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv): Role Of Emergency Physician In Starting Post Exposure Prophylaxis (Pep) As A Medical Emergency. Bharath Prasad S, Ajith V., Kripanidhi Karunanidhi, Sreekrishnan Tp, Gireesh Kumar K.P. Amrita Journal Of Medicine, Vol 11, No: 1, Jan – Jul 2015, Pg 4-8. (Indexed By National Databases Of Indian Medical Journals- Medind/Indmed)
- Demographic And Clinical Profile Of Acute Zinc Phosphide Poisoning In A South Indian Tertiary Care Hospital: A Five-Year Retrospective Study: Journal Of The Indian Society Of Toxicology. Vol: 10. Issue 2. Jul – Dec 2015 Prasad Bharath S, Ajith V, Naveen Mohan, Sreekrishnan T P. Gireesh Kuamr Kp. (Indexed By Index Medicus For Southeast Asian Region)
- Role Of Corticosteroids In Influenza Pneumonia (H1n1) Patients - Universal Journal Of Medical Science Vol. 3(4), Pp. 71 – 80; Doi: 13189/Ujmsj.2015.030401. Krupanidhi Karunanithi, Ajith V, Ajith Kumar J, Naveen Mohan, Elson Kuriakose, Sreekrishnan Tp, Gireesh Kumar Kp. (Indexed By Ebsco A To Z, J-Gate, Journal Tocs, Geneva Foundation For Medical Education & Research, Electronics Journals Library, Worldcat, Academickeys, Google Scholar)
- Can Venous Blood Gases Replace Arterial Blood Gases In Diabetic Ketoacidosis/Renal Failure. Naveen Mohan, Gireesh Kumar K.P, Sreekrishnan T.P, Ajith Kumar. J, Ajith V, Bharath Prasad. S, Krupanidhi Karunanithi, Arun Kumar. K. Universal Journal Of Medical Science 3(3): 65-69, 2015. (Indexed By Ebsco A To Z, J-Gate, Journal Tocs, Geneva Foundation For Medical Education & Research, Electronics Journals Library, Worldcat, Academickeys, Google Scholar)
- Stroke Progression. Ajith Kumar J, Vivek Nambiar, Gireesh Kumar K.P., Sreekrishnan T.P., Ajith V. Universal Journal Of Medical Science 3(3): 60-64, 2015. (Indexed By Ebsco A To Z, J- Gate, Journal Tocs, Geneva Foundation For Medical Education & Research, Electronics Journals Library, Worldcat, Academickeys, Google Scholar)
- Serum Cortisol Response In Acute Hypoglycemic Diabetic/Non-Diabetic Patients Arriving Through Emergency Department – A Comparative Study Naveen Mohan, Gireesh Kumar K. P, Ajith Kumar. J, Sreekrishnan T. P, Ajith. V, Bharath Prasad. S, Krupanidhi Karunanithi, Arun Kumar. K, Vishnu Manohar, Nandu. M. Universal Journal Of Medical Science Vol. 3(4), Pp. 81 – 86. (Indexed By Ebsco A To Z, J-Gate, Journal Tocs, Geneva Foundation For Medical Education & Research, Electronics Journals Library, Worldcat, Academickeys, Google Scholar)
- Predicting Clinical Outcome In Acute Ischemic Stroke Based On Toast Classification – Ajith Kumar, Vivek Nambiar, Gireesh Kumar, Sreekrishnan Tp, Ajith V, Naveen Mohan. Amrita Journal Of Medicine, Vol 11 July- Dec 2015. (Indexed By National Databases Of Indian Medical Journals- Medind/Indmed, Copernicus, Ebsco)
- Escape From Disseminated Meliodosis Of Tropics: A Case Report And Literature Review – Naveen Mohan, Priya R Menon, Gireesh Kumar, Sreekrishnan Tp, Ajith Kumar J, Bharath Prasad, Ajith V, Krupanidhi Karunanithi, Arun Kumar. Amrita Journal Of Medicine, July – Dec 2015. (Indexed By National Databases Of Indian Medical Journals- Medind/Indmed, Copernicus, Ebsco)
- An Insight Into Mechanism Of Stroke Progession, Ajith Kumar J, Vivek Nambiar, Gireesh Kumar, Sreekrishnan Tp, Ajith V, Naveen Mohan Amrita Journal Of Medicine, July Dec 2015. (Indexed By National Databases Of Indian Medical Journals- Medind/Indmed, Copernicus, Ebsco)
- Antibiogram For A Teritary Care Hospital In Kerala Naveen Mohan, Ananya Dutt A. S, Gireesh Kumar K. P, Priya R Menon, Sreekrishnan T. P, Bharath Prasad S, Ajith V, Arunkumar K, Krupanidhi Karunanithi, Nandu M , Vishnu Manohar , Indresh Kumar , Abhiram Arjun Kumar. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res., 39(2), July – August 2016; Article No. 36, Pages: 198-201 (Indexed In Scopus, Gale, Embase, Index Copernicus)
- Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Encephalitis - A Diagnostic Dilemma In Emergency Room. Ajith V, Ajith Kumar, Akta Trivedi, Bharath Prasad, Naveen Mohan, Arun Kumar, Krupanidhi Karunanithi, Sreekrishnan Tp, Gireesh Kumar K.P. Amrita Journal Of Medicine. Jan – Jun 2016. Pg. 37 – 40. (Indexed By National Databases Of Indian Medical Journals- Medind/Indmed, Copernicus, Ebsco)
- “Just Do It!” Correction Of Hypophosphatemia In Critically Ill Patients Ajith V, Krupanidhi Karunanithi, Elson Kuriakose, Sreekrishnan Tp, Gireesh Kumar Kp. Amrita Journal Of Medicine. Jan – Jun 2016. Pg. 8 – 10. (Indexed By National Databases Of Indian Medical Journals- Medind/Indmed, Copernicus, Ebsco)
- A Case Report On Enteric Fever Induced Hypophophatemia, Jinu Joy, Anooja Thampi, Gireesh Kumar, Sreekrishnan T.P. Ajith V. Asian Journal Of Pharmaceutical And Clinical Research. Vol 9 Issue 4. 2016.(Indexed In Google Scholar, Scopus, Elsevier, Ebsco, Embase, Sci Mago (Sjr), Cas, Cassi (American Chemical Society), Doaj (Directory Of Open Acess Journal), Index Copernicus, Icaap (International Consortium For The Advancement Of Academic Publication), Open-J-Gate, Socolar
Paper Presented In Conferences
- A Study To Estimate The Prevalence Of Adverse Reactions To Anti-Snake Venom Therapy In A Tertiary Care Centre In South India. 18th World Congress Of The International Society Of Toxinology, Oxford, London From Sept 25th To 30th, 2015
- Transport Of Mechanically Ventilated Patient By Ems Over 3800 Kilometer, 3rd Ems Asia International Conference, Goa – 16th – 19th October 2014
- Pharmacovigilance In Asv Related Adverse Drug Reaction - International Symposium On Hospital Medicine, Kochi, December 4th – 6th, 2015
- Role Of Blood Culture In Emergency Room, International Symposium On Hospital Medicine, Kochi, December 4th – 6th, 2015.