Pulmonology Department

History and Date of Establishment of Department of Pulmonology, Sheikh Zayed Medical College / Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan:

Department of Pulmonology (formerly TB & Chest Department) is part of this old & historic institute which started as a civil hospital in 1928, upgraded to DHQ Hospital in 1952 and became a tertiary care hospital, affiliated with Sheikh Zayed Medical College, Rahim Yar Khan in March 2003.

            Department of Pulmonology was established in 1974 as a complete unit under one roof comprising of a ward with bed strength of 36 (24 Male, 12 Female), a treatment room to perform procedures, a laboratory with facility to do basic tests including sputum for AFB smear a dedicated outpatient department and dispensary.

Initially, it was supervised by a Medical Officer, but in 1992; Government of the Punjab sanctioned and appointed a qualified Chest Specialist to head the unit. Dr. Masood Ul Haq served as first Head of Department from March 1992 to April 1996, followed by Dr. Abdus Salam Arshad from April 1996 to August 2006. From August 2006, Prof. Dr. Masood Ul Haq again resumed his services as Head of Department upto September 2020, playing a pivotal role in up-gradation of department. At present unit is headed by Associate Professor Dr. Imran Bashir since 04-09-2020.

With the start of Medical College, department has been upgraded as a teaching unit with sanctioned posts of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and Senior Registrar.

Department of Pulmonology is providing services to an estimated population of over 06 million from districts of Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Rajanpur and adjoining areas of Sindh & Baluchistan. It has modern facilities for the Diagnosis & Management of Chest Diseases like, Fibroptic Bronchoscopy, Pleuroscopy, Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Ultrasonography (Diagnostic and Therapeutic), Pleural Aspiration, Intercostal Tube Insertion, Chemical Pleurodesis, Pleural Biopsy and Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsies etc in addition to basic laboratory tests. Facility for diagnosis of sleep related breathing problems is also available. With the co-operation of Radiology Department, one can have chest X-rays, Color Doppler as well as CT Chest & MRI on latest equipment. When indicated invasive procedures like USG & CT guided biopsies and aspiration are being performed by our department.

Department of Pulmonology is serving as a diagnostic & treatment center for the implementation of DOTS strategy for control of TB. Department has also established indoor and outdoor facility for the diagnosis and treatment of drug resistant tuberculosis through Global funding of WHO for people of Rahim Yar Khan as well as for the referred cases from all over district and adjoining areas.

Department of Pulmonology is recognized for FCPS and MCPS Pulmonology on 24-04-2010 by College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan (CPSP). Seven doctors have passed FCPS Pulmonology and fours doctors have passed MCPS Pulmonology and working as consultants in different hospitals in various cities of Punjab beside Rahim Yar Khan. 02 FCPS Pulmonology and 02 MCPS Pulmonology PGRs have completed their residency period and soon will appear in exam. 08 FCPS Pulmonology PGRs are doing their training. The Department was also recognized by University of Health Sciences, Lahore for MD Pulmonology on 16-02-2017 and induction of PGR is started. Presently, 04 PGRs of MD Pulmonology are being trained here currently and more are expected in next central induction.

Department of Pulmonology is actively involved in research work and projects on regular basis. 23 research papers and four editorials have already been published in different national and international journals and many more are in pipeline. Eight dissertation based on original research conducted by FCPS trainees has also been completed and work on one dissertation is ongoing.

As a part of our efforts to continued medical education for doctors and public, department is engaged in arranging seminars / symposia & awareness programs on various occasions.

As a part of our efforts to continued medical education for doctors and public, department is engaged in arranging seminars / symposia & awareness programs on various occasions. We are determined to further improve the services with grace of ALLAH Almighty and able guidance of our worthy principal, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem. In this purposely-built building, various diagnostic, therapeutic, and academic activities will be organized more effectively. A number of new and latest Equipments will be added in addition to improvement of the existing facilities. Govt. of Punjab has promised to provide the manpower including the senior faculty members, which will further improve the health care to people of this area.

Department of Pulmonology is working with the aim to provide the best Diagnostic and Therapeutic services to our patients, impart excellent training to undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.

May ALLAH Almighty help us.

DATE OF RECOGNITION OF DEPARTMENT:

• Department fully accredited for Training of FCPS & MCPS Pulmonology on 24-April-2010 by CPSP, Karachi.
• Department fully accredited for Training MD Program on 16-February-2017 by UHS, Lahore.

IMRAN BASHIR

Associate Professor

Head Department of Pulmonology

Sheikh Zayed Medical College / Hospital

Rahim Yar Khan

NAME OF HOD

FACULTY OF THE DEPARTMENT

NAME	DESIGNATION	QUALIFICATION	PIC
Dr. Imran Bashir	Associate Professor / Head of Department	FCPS (Pulmonology)
Dr. Wasim Ahmad	Consultant TB & Chest	MCPS (Pulmonology)
Dr. Hafiz M. Rizwan	Assistant Professor	FCPS (Pulmonology)
Dr. Abdul Salam	Assistant Professor	FCPS (Pulmonology)
Dr. Hafiza Shafia Naz	Senior Registrar	FCPS (Pulmonology)
Dr. Arsalan Ahmad Khan Durrani	Senior Medical Officer	FCPS (Pulmonology)
Dr. M. Mohsin Farooq	Medical Officer	FCPS (Pulmonology)

Group Photo:

IMPROVEMENT IN THE EXISTING FACILITIES:

1. Pulmonology Diagnostic Suite has been established at the existing building of the Pulmonology Department with advanced facilities for patient diagnosis including Bronchoscopy, Medical Thoracoscopy, Spirometry, Chest POCUS (Ultrasound), Chest Intubation, and Sleep Studies.
2. Ward Library has already been started with some good and useful books, and journals. Library is upgraded time to time on regular basis with help of administration.

• CPAP / BiPAP Machines for Noninvasive ventilation are made available in the department.

1. New OPD has been started with improved facilities for patient’s management, dispensary and laboratory. It includes waiting area fitted with LCD TB which display / run important health awareness messages and videos to educate the patients and attendants about various aspects of treatment and prevention of disease.
2. I.T Room has already been established with computers & high speed internet for teaching and research purpose.
3. The Facility of Pleuroscopy is also available from 2020 to supply the modern and latest health facility.

• EQUIPMENTS & AUDIO VISUAL AIDS
• Pulse Oximeter.
• Nebulizer
• Pulmonary Function Test/Spirometry
• Oxygen Concentrator
• ECG Machine
• Resuscitation Trolley/Box
• Blood Pressure Apparatus
• Electric Suction Machine
• Glucometer
• Ophthalmoscope
• Fibroptic Bronchoscope with TV Monitor
• Pleural Aspiration Set
• True Cut Biopsy Needle
• Abraham’s Pleural Biopsy Needle
• Sleep Study Lab
• Pleuroscopy
• Pleural Biopsy
• Auto Clave / Sterilizer
• Computer & Printer In Ward
• Audio – Visual Facilities Provided In Lecture Theaters
• ABG Analyzer Available in ICU
• CPAP / BiPAP
• Transcutaneous Carban Dioxide Monitor
• Cardiac Monitors
• Defibrillator

ACHIEVEMENTS

1. Imran Bashir, Associate Professor is approved as supervisor on 2020 for training for MD, FCPS and MCPS in the subject of Pulmonology and for PGRs of Medicine on Rotation.
2. Hafiz M. Rizwan, Assistant Professor is approved as supervisor on 2022 for training for FCPS and MCPS in the subject of Pulmonology and for PGRs of Medicine on Rotation.
3. Seven doctors have passed FCPS in Pulmonology.
4. Four doctors have passed MCPS in Pulmonology.
5. Two doctors have completed their training & appearing in FCPS final examination.
6. Two doctors have completed their training & appearing in MCPS final examination.
7. Establishment of Indoor & Outdoor facility for programmatic Management of Drug Resistance TB (PMDT).
8. Installation of Central oxygen supply system for admitted patients.
9. USGs guided FNAC and Trucut Biopsies are done within the pulmonology department.
10. Department has started Pleuroscopy.
11. XDR- MTB / LPA facilities in now available in the ward.
12. Approval of PC-II for new 03 Stories building consisting of 80 beds along with HDU facilities for critical patient.

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES / WORKSHOP / SEMINARS

1. Arranged workshop on Pulmonary Function Test (PFT’s) at Sheikh Zayed Medical College/Hospital, R.Y.Khan.
2. Arranged workshop on Arterial Blood Gases (ABG’s) at Sheikh Zayed Medical College/Hospital, R.Y.Khan.
3. Arranged workshop on Interpretation of Chest X – Ray at Sheikh Zayed Medical College/Hospital, R.Y.Khan.
4. Arranged workshop on Synopsis Writing at Sheikh Zayed Medical College/Hospital, R.Y.Khan.
5. Arranged awareness and seminars on World TB Day, World COPD Day, World Asthma Day and Pneumonia Day.

Arranged awareness and seminar on SMOG and COVID-19.

FUTURE PLANNING (انشاءاللہ)

NEW FACILITIES PLANNED TO BE ADDED IN NEAR FUTURE.

• Provision of High Dependency Units beds for male and female patients.
• In this purposely-built building, Various Diagnostic, Therapeutic and Academic activities can be organized appropriately.
• New 03 Stories building consisting of 80 beds along with HDU facilities for critical patients.

Department of Pulmonology is working with the aim to provide best Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services to our patients, impart excellent training to undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.