Dr. Shanti Bhushan Prasad

DA, MD, MRCA(UK), EDIC

Dr. Shanti Bhushan Prasad is a distinguished Consultant in Critical Care Medicine with nearly two decades of experience spanning prestigious medical institutions across the globe. His exceptional expertise in critical care, combined with his innovative approach to healthcare delivery, has established him as a leading figure in the field.

+91 8980133232

drsbprasad@outlook.com

Education & Qualifications

Education

Education & Qualifications

Dr. Prasad's journey began at

  • B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, where he completed his MBBS (1993-1999)
  • Diploma in Anaesthesiology (1999-2001) and MD in Anaesthesiology & Critical Care (1999-2002)

His pursuit of excellence led him to international recognition with membership of the

  • Royal College of Anaesthetists, London (MRCA-UK) in 2006
  • European Diploma in Intensive Care (EDIC) from the European Society of Intensive Care, Lisbon, in 2008

Registrations

Medical Registration

His pursuit of excellence led him to international recognition with membership of the

  • GMC (United Kingdom): Full Registration (No. 6097524)
  • Medical Council of India: Full Registration (No. G-11543)8
  • Medical Board, New South Wales, Australia

Medical Registration

Global Medical Experience

Experience

Global Medical Experience

Dr. Prasad's international career includes pivotal roles at:

  • Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, Australia (2006-2009) as Senior ICU Fellow
  • Bradford Teaching Hospitals, Yorkshire, UK (2005-2006) as Specialist Registrar
  • Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Yorkshire, UK (2003-2005) as Senior House Officer
  • Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre, New Delhi (2002-2003) as Senior Resident
Currently, he serves as Consultant Intensivist at Apollo Hospitals International, Ahmedabad (since 2009) and is the Founder & Chief Intensivist of Resqmed Healthcare Pvt Ltd (since 2017).

Enhanced Clinical Expertise

Expertise

Advanced Life Support Systems
  • ECMO (Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation) expertise, including establishment of an ECMO unit at Apollo Hospitals
  • E-CPR (Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) for cardiac arrest patients
  • Hybrid ECMO Units combining different support modalities
  • Bridge to Liver Transplant management for critical hepatic failure patients
Critical Cardiac Care
  • Management of post-operative cardiac surgery patients, including complex cases
  • Experience with pulmonary endarterectomy surgeries
  • Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) management
  • Invasive and non-invasive cardiac pacing
  • Therapeutic hypothermia protocols for cardiac arrest patients
Respiratory Interventions
  • Difficult airway management and protocols
  • Awake fiber-optic intubations for complex cases
  • Bronchoscopy procedures in critical care settings
  • Percutaneous tracheostomy techniques
  • Advanced ventilation strategies for respiratory failure
Renal and Multi-Organ Support
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for acute kidney injury
  • Management of multi-organ failure cases
  • Protocol development for organ support optimization
Emergency Response Leadership
  • Medical Emergency Team leadership
  • Trauma Team leadership
  • Hospital-wide emergency code systems implementation
  • Air and land retrieval of critically ill patients
Procedural Skills
  • Ultrasound-guided invasive line insertions
  • Point-of-care ultrasonography for critical assessment
  • Basic ICU echocardiography for hemodynamic management
  • Chest drain placement and management
Innovation

Leadership & Innovation

As the founder of Resqmed Healthcare, Dr. Prasad has pioneered efforts to standardize critical care units in smaller hospitals around Ahmedabad, focusing on:

  • Remote Medical Emergency Teams
  • Trauma Response Pathways
  • Remote ICU Support Units
At Apollo Hospitals, he has introduced numerous improvements to local clinical practices, including:
  • Establishment of an ECMO unit
  • Implementation of hospital-wide Medical Emergency Codes
  • Development of trauma pathways for major trauma management
  • Introduction of guideline-based policies for antibiotic stewardship
  • Integration of ultrasound and echocardiography into daily ICU practice
  • Implementation of therapeutic hypothermia for cardiac arrest patients

Leadership & Innovation

Community Healthcare Development

Community

Community Healthcare Development

Dr. Prasad has made significant contributions to improving healthcare access and quality beyond major urban centers:
Charitable Healthcare Initiatives

  • Established the charitable ICU at Trimurti Trust Hospital, Bavla, providing critical care services to thousands of rural and economically disadvantaged patients in the region
  • This initiative has bridged a crucial gap in specialized healthcare services for underserved communities

Healthcare Systems Development
  • Led the establishment of the highly successful critical care unit and emergency department at Saraswati Hospital, Bopal, Ahmedabad
  • Implemented comprehensive protocols, systems, and clinical pathways that now serve more than 2,000 critically ill patients annually
  • This system-based approach has significantly improved patient outcomes and standardized care delivery

Research

Teaching & Research

Dr. Prasad is deeply committed to medical education as:

  • Teaching Faculty for ATLS (American College of Surgeons)
  • Faculty for DNB and ISCCM training programs in Critical Care Medicine
  • Sub-investigator on multinational clinical trials, including the NICE-SUGAR and RENAL studies

Teaching & Research

Professional Memberships

Memberships

Professional Memberships

His professional affiliations include:

  • Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
  • American College of Surgeons - ATLS
  • Royal College of Anaesthetists, London
  • European Society of Intensive Care Medicine
  • International Society of Trauma Anaesthesia and Critical Care (ITACCS)

Humanitarian

Humanitarian Work

Dr. Prasad participated in disaster relief operations during the Gujarat Earthquake (2001) with the International Red Cross, demonstrating his commitment to humanitarian service. He remains dedicated to community health initiatives for underserved populations and advocates for "Health and Education for All."

With his comprehensive training, global experience, and dedication to improving critical care standards, Dr. Prasad continues to make significant contributions to patient care, medical education, and healthcare systems development across urban and rural settings.

Humanitarian Work