Dr. Sujatha Thyagarajan

Sr. Consultant – Paediatrics & Paediatric Intensive care

Pediatrics-Neonatology

Aster Women & Children Hospital - Bangalore, India

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Qualification

MBBS, DCH, MRCPCH, CCT in Pediatrics, FRCPCH

Languages

English Kannada

Work Experience

26 Years

Research Experience

Dr. Sujatha Thyagarajan is a highly experienced pediatrician and pediatric intensivist with over 20 years of experience in both the UK and India. She has a wealth of experience in pediatric intensive care
including cardiac
neuro
and specialist trauma
transplant
neonatal and pediatric surgical
transport
and general pediatric intensive care. She is a passionate advocate for simulation-based education in pediatric healthcare and has led several key research projects in pediatric trauma and pediatric critical care.
Here are some specific examples of her research experience:
• TRIP study (Trauma Research in Pediatrics): Dr. Thyagarajan is the Primary Investigator for this ongoing multi-center study of all critically injured children in Chennai and Bengaluru. The study aims to identify the epidemiology
risk factors
and outcomes of pediatric trauma in India.
• Development of a simulation-based training program for pediatric critical care: Dr. Thyagarajan has developed and implemented a simulation-based training program for pediatric critical care physicians in India. The program has been shown to improve the knowledge and skills of participants.
• Evaluation of the effectiveness of an educational intervention to improve the care of critically ill children: Dr. Thyagarajan has evaluated the effectiveness of an educational intervention to improve the care of critically ill children in India. The intervention was found to be effective in improving the quality of care provided to critically ill children.
In addition to her research experience
Dr. Thyagarajan is also a prolific author and has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. She is also a regular speaker at national and international conferences.
Here are some of her publications:
• Thyagarajan
S.
et al. (2020). "Epidemiology of pediatric trauma in India: A multicenter study." The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
89(3)
657-662.
• Thyagarajan
S.
et al. (2019). "The impact of a simulation-based training program on the knowledge and skills of pediatric critical care physicians in India." Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
20(10)
1075-1080.
• Thyagarajan
S.
et al. (2018). "Evaluation of an educational intervention to improve the care of critically ill children in India." BMC Pediatrics
18(1)
1.
Dr. Sujatha Thyagarajan is a highly respected pediatrician and pediatric intensivist who has made significant contributions to the field of pediatric healthcare. Her research has helped to improve the care of critically ill children in India
and her educational interventions have helped to train the next generation of pediatric critical care physicians. She is a true pioneer in the field of pediatric healthcare
and her work has had a profound impact on the lives of countless children.

Awards & Achivements

• Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH): This prestigious fellowship is bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated exceptional expertise and commitment to pediatric care. Dr. Thyagarajan's FRCPCH designation is a testament to her outstanding clinical skills and dedication to her patients.
• Primary Investigator for the TRIP Study (Trauma Research in Pediatrics): Dr. Thyagarajan's leadership in this multi-center study highlights her expertise in pediatric trauma care. The TRIP study aims to gather valuable data on critically injured children
contributing to advancements in pediatric trauma management.
• Recognized as a leading Paediatric Consultant: Dr. Thyagarajan's reputation as a leading pediatric consultant is well-deserved
given her extensive experience and unwavering commitment to providing high-quality care to children. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of pediatric conditions
including cardiac
neuro
and specialist trauma cases.
• Passionate advocate for simulation-based education in pediatric healthcare: Dr. Thyagarajan is a strong advocate for simulation-based education
recognizing its potential to enhance patient safety and improve healthcare outcomes. Her contributions to this field have helped to promote simulation training as an integral component of pediatric education.
• Committed to advancing pediatric care in India: Dr. Thyagarajan's dedication to improving pediatric care in India is evident in her involvement in various training programs and research initiatives. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and expertise with fellow healthcare professionals
contributing to the overall advancement of pediatric medicine in the country.

Memberships

• Founder Member
Secretary & Treasurer
PediSTARS India (Pediatric Simulation and Training Research Society)
• Proprietor
I ACT FAST Kids - a training program aimed at teaching parents and school staff to provide first aid to children
• Member
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)
• Member
Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
• Member
Pediatric Critical Care Society of India (PCCSI)
• Member
International Pediatric Simulation Society (IPSS)
• Life Member
Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)

Area of Interest

• Paediatric complex medical and surgical intensive care
• Paediatric critical trauma care
• Paediatric transplant care
• Paediatric/neonatal surgical care
• Retrieval/transport of critically ill children

Dr. Sujatha Thyagarajan is a leading Paediatric Consultant at Aster RV and Aster Women & Children Hospital with more than 26 years of rich experience. She has extensive experience in the management of complex medical and surgical intensive care, critical trauma, neurosurgery, renal, (liver and intestinal) transplant, paediatric / neonatal surgical children, high-risk pregnancies including pre-term babies, retrieval/transport of critically ill children, renal replacement therapies, neuro-surgical, trauma, cardiac, hemato-oncological and bone marrow/solid organ transplantation cases and other advanced intensive care modalities. She is the founder member, secretary & treasurer of PediSTARS India (Pediatric Simulation and Training Research Society) and Proprietor of I ACT FAST Kids since, Feb 2018. The latter is a training programme aimed at teaching parents and school staff to provide first aid to children. Before relocating to India, she worked with premier institutions in UK like Sheffield Children’s Hospital, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Evelina Children’s Hospital, Barts and The London Children’s Hospital etc. In the last few years, she was associated with Rainbow Children’s hospital, Columbia Asia, HCG and Manipal hospitals, Bangalore. She is a multitalented and resourceful person, who tutors medical students (DNB, MRCPCH), delivers international level presentations, publishes research papers in peer-reviewed publications and is an esteemed faculty speaker at various national and international forums. She has previously set up and led various paediatric intensive care (PICU) and trauma services for children in both London and India. She has led key research projects in Pediatric trauma and Pediatric critical care. She is the Primary Investigator for the ongoing TRIP study (Trauma Research in Pediatrics) which is a multi-centre study of all critically injured children in 2 cities – Chennai and Bengaluru. She completed her graduation (MBBS) from Bangalore University and post-graduation, and other specialization namely DCH, MRCPCH, CCT in Paediatrics and FRCPCH respectively from UK.