Critical Care at Arizona Pulmonary Specialists

What is Critical Care Medicine?

Critical care medicine focuses on the management of critically ill patients, particularly those requiring intensive monitoring and life support. Critical care physicians, also known as intensivists, have advanced training and board certification in managing patients with multi-organ failure, respiratory failure, and other life-threatening conditions.

Studies have shown that care led by intensivists improves patient outcomes, reduces complications, and enhances recovery for those in intensive care units (ICUs).

Conditions We Treat

Our intensivists specialize in treating a broad range of critical illnesses, including but not limited to:

• Acute respiratory failure (including ventilator management)
• Sepsis and septic shock
• Multi-organ failure
• Pneumonia and severe lung infections
• Pulmonary embolism
• Severe COVID-19 and post-COVID complications
• Acute heart failure and cardiogenic shock
• Neurological emergencies (stroke, seizures, encephalopathy)
• Post-surgical critical care
• Severe trauma and shock states
• Complex metabolic and endocrine crises

Comprehensive Critical Care Services

Our intensivists are highly skilled in advanced procedures and life-support interventions.

Advanced Life Support & ICU Procedures

• Mechanical ventilation (non-invasive and invasive)
• Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) consultation
• Advanced airway management
• Hemodynamic monitoring and management
• Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and echocardiography
• Central line and arterial line placement
• Dialysis initiation for acute kidney injury
• Bronchoscopy for airway management and infection diagnosis
• Tracheostomy and ventilator weaning protocols

Multi-Disciplinary ICU Care

We collaborate closely with cardiologists, neurologists, nephrologists, surgeons, and infectious disease specialists to provide holistic, patient-centered care for the critically ill.

For patients recovering from critical illness, we emphasize early mobilization, lung rehabilitation, and structured post-ICU follow-up care to aid recovery.

For Patients and Families: What to Expect in Critical Care

Being in intensive care can be overwhelming for both patients and families. Our team is committed to:

• Providing clear communication about treatment plans
• Supporting families through difficult medical decisions
• Working closely with palliative care teams when needed
• Helping patients transition from ICU to step-down or home-based care

If your loved one is in the ICU and you have questions about their care, please ask to speak with one of our intensivists at any time.

For Referring Physicians: Expert Consultation and Collaboration

We welcome referrals for consultative and co-management services in ICU settings. Whether your patient requires advanced respiratory support, multi-organ failure management, or second-opinion consultation, our intensivists offer expertise in both inpatient and transitional critical care management.

Why Choose Arizona Pulmonary Specialists?

• Highly trained intensivists – Board-certified in pulmonary and critical care medicine
• 24/7 coverage – Dedicated intensivist services at multiple Phoenix-area hospitals
• Expert consultation for complex cases – Trusted referral source for primary care doctors, hospitalists, and specialists
• Evidence-based care – Utilizing the latest critical care guidelines and technology
  Compassionate, patient-centered approach – Focused on dignity, comfort, and family communication

Our Critical Care Specialists

At Arizona Pulmonary Specialists, our critical care physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists are dedicated to delivering the highest standard of critical care. Our intensivists lead patient-centered teams, ensuring that every critical care patient receives specialized, compassionate treatment.