Medicine

FACILITY & CLINICAL CARE

1. In our institute of internal medicines department we have 10 medical wards .Each medical wards have 45 beds ,have equipped with around 10 Oxygen ports in each wards, each wards have equipped with 2 bp apparatus, 1 x-ray lobby ,2 ambu bags ,2 laryngoscope , 1 pulse oximeter , 1 ecg machine , 1 glucometer ,1 portable suction ,1 nebulizer ,1 weighing machine ,and one examination table.

2. In toxicology ward ,we have 27 beds and equipped with 11 o2 ports, 9 ventilators,13 multipara monitors,1 ecg machine ,1 defibrillator, 1 usg machine, 5 syringe pumps, 10 infusion pumps, 1 x ray lobby, mobile x-ray unit , 1 laryngoscope, 5 pulse oximeters, 5 ambu bags,2 bp apparatus ,1 glucometer,1 portable suction apparatus, 1 nebulizer, 1 weighing machine, 1 bipap machine ,and we are doing plasmapheresis in our toxicology ward.

3. In HDU ward we have 24 beds and have equipped with 24 o2 ports , 6 ventilators, 5 multipara monitors,1 ecg machine ,1 defibrillator, 1 usg machine ,15 syringe pumps, 10 infusion pumps,1 mobile x-ray unit, 1 x-ray lobby, 2 bp apparatus, 2 laryngoscope, 1 pulse oximeter,6 ambu bags ,1 glucometer,2 portable suction apparatus, 1 nebulizer .

4. In IMCU ward , we have 16 beds and have equipped with 16 o2 ports ,12 ventilators, 2 bp apparatus, 1 opthalmoscope, 1 fiber-optic bronchoscopy, 1 x-ray lobby, 1 spirometer, 12 multipara monitors, 1 defibrillator, 1 Holter device, 3 pulse oximeter, 4 ambu bags,2 laryngoscope, 1 ecg machine, 1 usg machine, 1 mobile x-ray unit,1 glucometer, 1 nebulizer, 3 portable suction,8 syringe pump, 1 weighing machine.we have 2 dialysis machine we are equipped to provide hemodialysis in our imcu ward.

5. In 206 medical casualty ward ,we have 18 beds and have equipped with 18 02 ports ,11 ventilators, 4 bipap machine, 3 bp machine,10 multi para monitors, 1 laryngoscope, 1 defibrillator, 1 pulse oximeter, 1 ecg machine,7 ambu bags ,1 glucometer, 1 nebulizer, 1 portable suction apparatus, 3 syringe pumps,1 weighing machine

6. In 225 ward we have 17 beds and have equipped with 17 o2 ports , 13 ventilator, 1 BIPAP Machine, 5 bp Machine , 12 multipara monitor, 2 laryngoscope 1 defibrillator 10 pulse oximeter, 1 ecg machine, 7 ambu bag, 1 glucometer, 1 nebulizer, 7 syringe pumps, 1 weighing machine

7. Fever Ward : Under the Institute of Internal Medicine, Fever ward was created to tackle the rise of Undifferentiated fevers during Endemic/seasonal changes in which exclusive beds with mosquito nets, Medical officers and staff nurses are provided round the clock (24/7)

Isolation Ward

Under the Institute of Internal Medicine, we have isolation ward for patients admitted with Communicable diseases such as INFLUENZA, TETANUS, COVID-19, VARICELLA, RABIES, YELLOW FEVER, NIPAH VIRUS, MONKEY POX providing protocol based treatment for infected patients with Isolation and Quarantine.

Resusitation Bed (Outpatient Room)

Under the Institute of Internal Medicine, we have provided a resuscitation bed with Emergency medicines Equipped with ALS support in Outpatient room for tackling emergencies/First Aid.

TOXICOLOGY LAB

The Toxicology Laboratory at Madras Medical College is a WHO recognised , premier centre for poison detection and analysis in Tamil Nadu.It is equipped with advanced instruments like UH5300 Spectrophotometer, Urine Drug Analyzer, CBC Hematology Analyzer, and ABG machine.The lab detects nine major drugs, including cocaine, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids and opioids.Special tests such as serum methemoglobin and cholinesterase add depth to its diagnostic capabilities.Samples tested include blood, urine, and gastric lavage in suspected poisoning cases.These tests aids in accurate diagnosis, emergency care, and legal reporting.The lab supports doctors with rapid, reliable results in critical moments.It also plays a key role in training medical students and primary care doctors.Its contribution to toxicology research strengthens public health and clinical knowledge.With precision and purpose, MMC’s toxicology lab stands as a pillar of excellence in poison management.

Key Facilities of a Toxicology Laboratory

1. Analytical Instruments:

• 1. UH5300 Spectrophotometer
• 2. Urine Drug Analyser
• 3. Semi Automatic Biochemistry Analyser
• 4. 5 Parts CBC Hematology Analyser
• 5. ABG Analyser
• 6. Semi Automated 4 Channel Coagulation Analyser (PT, INR Machine)
• 7. Hot Air Oven
• 8. Incubator
• 9. Deep Freezer
• 10. Water Bath
• 11. Vortex Mixer
• 12. Weighing Machine
• 13. Centrifuge - 2
• 14. Medical Microscope
• 15. HbA1C Analyser
• 16. WBC Analyser
• 17. Glucose Analyser
• 18. HemoglobinoMeter
• 19. Urine Albumin Analyser
• 20. Easylyte - 2 (Electrolyte Machine)

2. Sample Handling & Preparation:

• · Centrifuge Machines
• · Refrigerators / Deep Freezers
• · Microscopes
• · Incubators

3. Safety & Waste Disposal:

• · Fume Hoods – for volatile/toxic chemical handling
• · Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – gloves, masks, lab coats
• · Eye Wash Station & Emergency Shower
• · Biohazard and Chemical Waste Disposal Units

4. Documentation & Recordkeeping:

Case registers and chain-of-custody forms (especially in forensic toxicology)

5. Educational Facilities (Academic Setup):

• · Charts/Models of Poisons and Antidotes
• · Case Study Archives
• · Teaching Microscopes and Projection Systems
• · PCRTC

PCTRC

PCTRC (Poison Control Training And Research Centre) is one of the few centres in India recognised by WHO for the state of art management of Toxicology patients. PCTRC is functioning as a separate Medical unit round the clock in collaboration with TNHSP and has treated more than 12,000 poisoning and Snake bite cases per annum. In addition PCTRC has also trained more than 6000 doctors and 7000 Para medical staff from primary and Secondary care centres in poison management which has brought down the mortality rate across the state.

CENTRIFUGE

CELL COUNTER

SPECTROMETER

EXCLUSIVE TOXICOLOGY UNIT ( WHO RECOGNISED )

This centre is one of its kind in the state, started by Tamil Nadu Medical Service Corporation, and began functioning on 31.07.2005.

Round the Clock Plasmapheresis / Plasma Exchange Services Indicated in:

• 1) Guillain-Barré Syndrome
• 2) Myasthenia Gravis crisis
• 3) Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
• 4) Autoimmune encephalitis
• 5) Hyperviscosity syndromes
• 6) Poisoning Cases
• 7) Some renal diseases (e.g., Goodpasture's syndrome)

TOXICOLOGY LAB

The Toxicology Laboratory at Madras Medical College is a WHO recognised , premier centre for poison detection and analysis in Tamil Nadu.It is equipped with advanced instruments like UH5300 Spectrophotometer, Urine Drug Analyzer, CBC Hematology Analyzer, and ABG machine.The lab detects nine major drugs, including cocaine, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids and opioids.Special tests such as serum methemoglobin and cholinesterase add depth to its diagnostic capabilities.Samples tested include blood, urine, and gastric lavage in suspected poisoning cases.These tests aids in accurate diagnosis, emergency care, and legal reporting.The lab supports doctors with rapid, reliable results in critical moments.It also plays a key role in training medical students and primary care doctors.Its contribution to toxicology research strengthens public health and clinical knowledge.With precision and purpose, MMC’s toxicology lab stands as a pillar of excellence in poison management.

Equipments in Toxicology Lab:

• 1. UH5300 Spectrophotometer
• 2. Urine drug analyser
• 3. Semi automatic Biochemistry analyser
• 4. 5 parts CBC Hematology analyser
• 5. ABG analyser
• 6. Semi automated 4 Channel coagulation analyser (PT, INR machine)
• 7. Hot air oven
• 8. Incubator
• 9. Deep freezer
• 10. Water bath
• 11. Vortex mixer
• 12. Weighing machine
• 13. Centrifuge - 2
• 14. Medical microscope
• 15. HbA1C analyser
• 16. WBC analyser
• 17. Glucose analyser
• 18. HemoglobinoMeter
• 19. Urine Albumin analyser
• 20. Easylyte - 2 (Electrolyte machine)

PCTRC

PCTRC (Poison Control Training And Research Centre) is one of the few centres in India recognised by WHO for the state of art management of Toxicology patients. PCTRC is functioning as a separate Medical unit round the clock in collaboration with TNHSP and has treated more than 12,000 poisoning and Snake bite cases per annum. In addition PCTRC has also trained more than 6000 doctors and 7000 Para medical staff from primary and Secondary care centres in poison management which has brought down the mortality rate across the state.

ART CENTRE

ART centre at RGGGH was started in the year 2005. Thirteen faculties are working with Nodal Officer.

1. Registration:

All Seropositive patients with documented Seropositive report from ICTC throughout Tamil Nadu will be registered for lifelong ART in our Centre.

2. Treatment Details:

• Patients who fail on First Line ART will be provided with Second Line ART drugs. Patients who fail on Second Line ART are identified for Third Line ART.
• Concomitant Opportunistic Infections are treated comprehensively.
• ART, other OI drugs, and Multi Vitamins are provided in our ART Pharmacy.

3. Lab Tests:

• CD4 Testing, Viral Load testing, and other investigations needed for the patients are done in a Single Window System.
• Facility-ICTC services are provided for spouse and children screening.

4. Counselling:

• Pre and Post test counseling
• Positive Living / Positive Prevention counseling
• Adherence counseling
• Psychological counseling
• Safe Sex counseling
• Disclosure counseling
• Discordant counseling
• Nutrition counseling is also provided by trained counselors.

5. Linkages:

• Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) for patients are identified and treated through Pharmacovigilance.
• All specialties are linked to the ART centre to give uniform and comprehensive care to all Seropositive patients without stigma and discrimination.
• All surgeries needed for the patients are carried out through proper coordination with surgical specialties.
• Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for needle stick injuries for Health Care Providers is provided in our centre.

6. Social Benefit Schemes:

• Uzhavar Pathukappu Thittam
• Widow pension
• Orphan and Vulnerable Child (OVC) schemes for orphan kids
• Free Bus Pass
• Free Legal Aid Clinic

PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPING

INSTITUTE DAY

Institute of internal medicine is conducting INSTITUTE DAY every year in July to felicitate the senior faculties in the field of medicine by awarding them with orations and the best performing Under graduate and Post graduate will be awarded during this event

Institute day 2022

Institute day 2023

Institute day 2024

WORLD HYPERTENSION DAY

Institute of internal medicine conducts World Hypertension Day for every healthcare professionals and common people, observed every May 17th in order to raise awareness and promote hypertension prevention, detection and control .