Professional Summary
Dr. D. Vijayabaskar is an Emergency Physician with training in emergency medicine and critical care. He is experienced in managing medical emergencies, airway procedures, critical care interventions, bedside ultrasonography, ventilator management, and trauma-related emergency care. He is committed to delivering prompt, evidence-based emergency treatment and is particularly interested in toxicology, disaster medicine, pre-hospital care, and critical care services.
Education & Training
- Masters in Emergency Medicine (MEM - SEMI) – Meenakshi Hospitals, Thanjavur, India (June 2019 – August 2022)
- Affiliated to SEMI (Society for Emergency Medicine, India)
- MBBS – Aarupadai Veedu Medical College, Vinayaka Mission University, Pondicherry (2012 – 2019)
- Internship – Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Research Institute (2018 – 2019)
Areas of Expertise
- Basic and advanced airway management techniques
- Central venous catheterization and arterial line insertion
- Intercostal drainage insertion and thoracocentesis
- Pericardiocentesis and paracentesis
- Cardioversion and defibrillation
- Emergency ultrasonography and echocardiogram
- Percutaneous and open tracheostomy
- Ventilator management
- Critical care procedures and patient stabilization
- Nerve blocks
Key Skills
- Leadership and team coordination in emergency care settings
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and quick decision-making in high-pressure situations
- Team-based patient care with multidisciplinary coordination
- Workload planning, multitasking, and time management
Professional Memberships
- Lifetime Member – SEMI (Society for Emergency Medicine, India)
- Lifetime Member – EPI (Emergency Physicians India)
Research Paper
- Clinical Profile and Outcome of Rodenticide Poisoning
Future Interests
- Special interest in Toxicology and Critical Care Medicine
- Organizing courses and CME programs in Emergency Medicine
- Developing Disaster Medicine initiatives
- Strengthening pre-hospital emergency care systems
- Training paramedics for Emergency Medical Services in India
Personal Interests
- Playing cricket, basketball, volleyball, chess, and carrom
- Listening to music and reading books
- Spending time with friends
Languages Known