Dr. Sharada. R. C

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Dr. Sharada. R. C, Pediatric Emergency Care

Dr. Sharada. R. C

Pediatric Emergency Care

Dr. Sharada. R. C is a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Care specialist at Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals, Chetpet, Chennai. She holds a highly specialised credential set, DNB (Paediatrics), FPEM (Fellowship in Paediatric Emergency Medicine), and FSTEP, qualifications that are specifically designed for doctors who manage life-threatening emergencies in children. This combination makes her one of Chennai’s focused experts in the rapidly evolving field of Paediatric Emergency Medicine.

Paediatric emergencies demand split-second decision-making, technical precision, and a deep understanding of how critically ill children differ from adults. Dr. Sharada’s fellowship training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (FPEM) and advanced life support (FSTEP) means she is specifically prepared for exactly these high-stakes situations, whether managing a child in shock, a convulsing infant, an accidental poisoning, or a severe respiratory crisis.

Available from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Saturday at Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals, Chetpet, Dr. Sharada provides structured, protocol-driven emergency and acute care for children. Families across Chennai trust the Paediatric Emergency Unit at Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals to deliver fast, expert care when their child needs it most, and Dr. Sharada is central to that assurance.

Pediatric Emergencies

Rapid triage, stabilisation, and management of all acute and life-threatening emergencies in children — from neonates to adolescents — using evidence-based paediatric emergency protocols and advanced resuscitation techniques.

Shock Management in Children

Expert recognition and treatment of all forms of shock in children — septic, hypovolaemic, cardiogenic, and distributive — including fluid resuscitation, vasopressor management, and escalation to intensive care when required.

Seizures & Status Epilepticus

Emergency management of acute seizures and status epilepticus in children, including first-line and second-line antiepileptic administration, airway protection, and post-ictal stabilisation.

Paediatric Poisoning & Toxicology

Diagnosis and emergency management of accidental ingestion and poisoning in children, including decontamination, antidote administration, and supportive care for toxic exposures.

Acute Respiratory Emergencies

Management of children presenting with severe respiratory distress, including bronchospasm, croup, epiglottitis, foreign body aspiration, and respiratory failure requiring non-invasive or invasive ventilatory support.

Pediatric Trauma & Resuscitation

Initial assessment and resuscitation of children with trauma, major injuries, or cardiac arrest, following advanced paediatric life support (PALS/FSTEP) protocols.

  • Septic shock
  • Hypovolaemic shock
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Febrile seizures
  • Status epilepticus
  • Acute asthma / bronchospasm
  • Croup
  • Epiglottitis
  • Foreign body aspiration
  • Severe dehydration
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
  • Accidental poisoning and toxic ingestion
  • Organophosphate poisoning
  • Drug overdose
  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Drowning and near-drowning
  • Paediatric cardiac arrest
  • Traumatic injuries in children
  • Burns (minor to moderate)
  • Altered consciousness / encephalopathy

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