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    Overview

  • Dr. Karthik Arigela is a highly experienced and compassionate Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Intensivist with over 15 years of hands-on experience in managing critically ill infants and children. He currently serves as a Consultant in the Department of Paediatrics and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, where he plays a key role in delivering advanced, life-saving care to children with complex medical needs.

  • He has received advanced training from some of the most prestigious paediatric intensive care units in India and internationally, including Birmingham Children’s Hospital, United Kingdom, one of the world’s leading tertiary paediatric centres. This exposure has equipped him with global best practices in paediatric critical care, emergency medicine, and advanced life support.

  • Dr. Karthik is widely respected for his clinical acumen, procedural expertise, and calm leadership during emergencies. Parents and families value his ability to explain complex medical situations with clarity, empathy, and honesty—helping them make informed decisions during highly stressful situations.

  • His clinical focus includes the management of critically ill children, complex respiratory and cardiac cases, post-transplant care, ECMO/ECLS support, and advanced mechanical ventilation. He is also deeply involved in inter-hospital and air transport of critically ill children, ensuring safe and timely transfers.

  • At Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Dr. Karthik works closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technology-driven yet child-friendly care, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, comfort, and long-term outcomes.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU)
  • Paediatric Emergency & Trauma Care
  • Paediatric Pulmonary Critical Care
  • Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care
  • Post Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & Neutropenic Child Care
  • Paediatric Organ Transplant Critical Care
  • Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) & ECMO
  • Advanced Mechanical Ventilation & Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • Accidental Poisoning in Children
  • Inter-hospital & Air Transport of Critically Ill Children
  • Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) – cardiac, lung, vascular & hemodynamic assessment
  • Ultrasound-guided vascular access
  • PICC line insertion
  • Central venous & hemodialysis catheter placement
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Fellowship in Paediatric Intensive Care – IAP-IDPCCM
  • Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care – Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK
  • Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
  • Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
  • IAP – College of Paediatric Critical Care (IAP-PCC)
  • IAP – National Respiratory Chapter
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Telugu
  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • Awards & Achievements

  • University Rank Holder – MD Paediatrics (RGUHS)
  • National & State Faculty for PICU, POCUS, Ventilation & ECMO Workshops
  • Widely appreciated for leadership, procedural expertise, and compassionate care
  • Actively running and coordinating a PICU Fellowship Training Program for over 7 years
  • Talks & Publications

  • Profile of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Related to COVID-19: A Multicentric Study from South India – Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 2023.
  • Safety, Utility and Clinical Efficacy of Cryobiopsy of Lung in Paediatric Population – A Single Centre Experience – Lung India, 2023.
  • Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia Presenting as Intracerebral Bleeding – Indian Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences.
  • Epidermolysis Bullosa in a Newborn – A Case Report – Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 2014.
  • Knowledge and Attitude of High School Students Regarding HIV/AIDS and STDs – International Journal of Research in Health Sciences, 2014.
  • Bubble Contrast Echocardiography for Diagnosing Pulmonary AV Shunt – Video Journal of Clinical Research, 2020.

    Fellowship & Membership

  • Fellowship in Paediatric Intensive Care – IAP-IDPCCM
  • Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care – Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK
  • Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
  • Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
  • IAP – College of Paediatric Critical Care (IAP-PCC)
  • IAP – National Respiratory Chapter
  • Overview

  • Dr. Karthik Arigela is a highly experienced and compassionate Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Intensivist with over 15 years of hands-on experience in managing critically ill infants and children. He currently serves as a Consultant in the Department of Paediatrics and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, where he plays a key role in delivering advanced, life-saving care to children with complex medical needs.

  • He has received advanced training from some of the most prestigious paediatric intensive care units in India and internationally, including Birmingham Children’s Hospital, United Kingdom, one of the world’s leading tertiary paediatric centres. This exposure has equipped him with global best practices in paediatric critical care, emergency medicine, and advanced life support.

  • Dr. Karthik is widely respected for his clinical acumen, procedural expertise, and calm leadership during emergencies. Parents and families value his ability to explain complex medical situations with clarity, empathy, and honesty—helping them make informed decisions during highly stressful situations.

  • His clinical focus includes the management of critically ill children, complex respiratory and cardiac cases, post-transplant care, ECMO/ECLS support, and advanced mechanical ventilation. He is also deeply involved in inter-hospital and air transport of critically ill children, ensuring safe and timely transfers.

  • At Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Dr. Karthik works closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technology-driven yet child-friendly care, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, comfort, and long-term outcomes.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU)
  • Paediatric Emergency & Trauma Care
  • Paediatric Pulmonary Critical Care
  • Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care
  • Post Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & Neutropenic Child Care
  • Paediatric Organ Transplant Critical Care
  • Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) & ECMO
  • Advanced Mechanical Ventilation & Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • Accidental Poisoning in Children
  • Inter-hospital & Air Transport of Critically Ill Children
  • Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) – cardiac, lung, vascular & hemodynamic assessment
  • Ultrasound-guided vascular access
  • PICC line insertion
  • Central venous & hemodialysis catheter placement
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Telugu
  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • Awards & Achievements

  • University Rank Holder – MD Paediatrics (RGUHS)
  • National & State Faculty for PICU, POCUS, Ventilation & ECMO Workshops
  • Widely appreciated for leadership, procedural expertise, and compassionate care
  • Actively running and coordinating a PICU Fellowship Training Program for over 7 years
  • Talks & Publications

  • Profile of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Related to COVID-19: A Multicentric Study from South India – Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 2023.
  • Safety, Utility and Clinical Efficacy of Cryobiopsy of Lung in Paediatric Population – A Single Centre Experience – Lung India, 2023.
  • Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia Presenting as Intracerebral Bleeding – Indian Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences.
  • Epidermolysis Bullosa in a Newborn – A Case Report – Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 2014.
  • Knowledge and Attitude of High School Students Regarding HIV/AIDS and STDs – International Journal of Research in Health Sciences, 2014.
  • Bubble Contrast Echocardiography for Diagnosing Pulmonary AV Shunt – Video Journal of Clinical Research, 2020.

    Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Telugu
  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • Overview

  • Dr. Karthik Arigela is a highly experienced and compassionate Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Intensivist with over 15 years of hands-on experience in managing critically ill infants and children. He currently serves as a Consultant in the Department of Paediatrics and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, where he plays a key role in delivering advanced, life-saving care to children with complex medical needs.

  • He has received advanced training from some of the most prestigious paediatric intensive care units in India and internationally, including Birmingham Children’s Hospital, United Kingdom, one of the world’s leading tertiary paediatric centres. This exposure has equipped him with global best practices in paediatric critical care, emergency medicine, and advanced life support.

  • Dr. Karthik is widely respected for his clinical acumen, procedural expertise, and calm leadership during emergencies. Parents and families value his ability to explain complex medical situations with clarity, empathy, and honesty—helping them make informed decisions during highly stressful situations.

  • His clinical focus includes the management of critically ill children, complex respiratory and cardiac cases, post-transplant care, ECMO/ECLS support, and advanced mechanical ventilation. He is also deeply involved in inter-hospital and air transport of critically ill children, ensuring safe and timely transfers.

  • At Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Dr. Karthik works closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technology-driven yet child-friendly care, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, comfort, and long-term outcomes.

  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Fellowship in Paediatric Intensive Care – IAP-IDPCCM
  • Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care – Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK
  • Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
  • Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
  • IAP – College of Paediatric Critical Care (IAP-PCC)
  • IAP – National Respiratory Chapter
  • Field of Expertise

  • Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU)
  • Paediatric Emergency & Trauma Care
  • Paediatric Pulmonary Critical Care
  • Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care
  • Post Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & Neutropenic Child Care
  • Paediatric Organ Transplant Critical Care
  • Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) & ECMO
  • Advanced Mechanical Ventilation & Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • Accidental Poisoning in Children
  • Inter-hospital & Air Transport of Critically Ill Children
  • Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) – cardiac, lung, vascular & hemodynamic assessment
  • Ultrasound-guided vascular access
  • PICC line insertion
  • Central venous & hemodialysis catheter placement
  • Awards & Achievements

  • University Rank Holder – MD Paediatrics (RGUHS)
  • National & State Faculty for PICU, POCUS, Ventilation & ECMO Workshops
  • Widely appreciated for leadership, procedural expertise, and compassionate care
  • Actively running and coordinating a PICU Fellowship Training Program for over 7 years
  • Talks & Publications

  • Profile of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Related to COVID-19: A Multicentric Study from South India – Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 2023.
  • Safety, Utility and Clinical Efficacy of Cryobiopsy of Lung in Paediatric Population – A Single Centre Experience – Lung India, 2023.
  • Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia Presenting as Intracerebral Bleeding – Indian Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences.
  • Epidermolysis Bullosa in a Newborn – A Case Report – Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 2014.
  • Knowledge and Attitude of High School Students Regarding HIV/AIDS and STDs – International Journal of Research in Health Sciences, 2014.
  • Bubble Contrast Echocardiography for Diagnosing Pulmonary AV Shunt – Video Journal of Clinical Research, 2020.

    Field of Expertise

  • Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU)
  • Paediatric Emergency & Trauma Care
  • Paediatric Pulmonary Critical Care
  • Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care
  • Post Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & Neutropenic Child Care
  • Paediatric Organ Transplant Critical Care
  • Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) & ECMO
  • Advanced Mechanical Ventilation & Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • Accidental Poisoning in Children
  • Inter-hospital & Air Transport of Critically Ill Children
  • Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) – cardiac, lung, vascular & hemodynamic assessment
  • Ultrasound-guided vascular access
  • PICC line insertion
  • Central venous & hemodialysis catheter placement
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Fellowship in Paediatric Intensive Care – IAP-IDPCCM
  • Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care – Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK
  • Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
  • Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
  • IAP – College of Paediatric Critical Care (IAP-PCC)
  • IAP – National Respiratory Chapter
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Telugu
  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • Awards & Achievements

  • University Rank Holder – MD Paediatrics (RGUHS)
  • National & State Faculty for PICU, POCUS, Ventilation & ECMO Workshops
  • Widely appreciated for leadership, procedural expertise, and compassionate care
  • Actively running and coordinating a PICU Fellowship Training Program for over 7 years
  • Talks & Publications

  • Profile of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Related to COVID-19: A Multicentric Study from South India – Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 2023.
  • Safety, Utility and Clinical Efficacy of Cryobiopsy of Lung in Paediatric Population – A Single Centre Experience – Lung India, 2023.
  • Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia Presenting as Intracerebral Bleeding – Indian Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences.
  • Epidermolysis Bullosa in a Newborn – A Case Report – Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 2014.
  • Knowledge and Attitude of High School Students Regarding HIV/AIDS and STDs – International Journal of Research in Health Sciences, 2014.
  • Bubble Contrast Echocardiography for Diagnosing Pulmonary AV Shunt – Video Journal of Clinical Research, 2020.
  • Overview

  • Dr. Karthik Arigela is a highly experienced and compassionate Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Intensivist with over 15 years of hands-on experience in managing critically ill infants and children. He currently serves as a Consultant in the Department of Paediatrics and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, where he plays a key role in delivering advanced, life-saving care to children with complex medical needs.

  • He has received advanced training from some of the most prestigious paediatric intensive care units in India and internationally, including Birmingham Children’s Hospital, United Kingdom, one of the world’s leading tertiary paediatric centres. This exposure has equipped him with global best practices in paediatric critical care, emergency medicine, and advanced life support.

  • Dr. Karthik is widely respected for his clinical acumen, procedural expertise, and calm leadership during emergencies. Parents and families value his ability to explain complex medical situations with clarity, empathy, and honesty—helping them make informed decisions during highly stressful situations.

  • His clinical focus includes the management of critically ill children, complex respiratory and cardiac cases, post-transplant care, ECMO/ECLS support, and advanced mechanical ventilation. He is also deeply involved in inter-hospital and air transport of critically ill children, ensuring safe and timely transfers.

  • At Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Dr. Karthik works closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technology-driven yet child-friendly care, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, comfort, and long-term outcomes.

    Awards & Achievements

  • University Rank Holder – MD Paediatrics (RGUHS)
  • National & State Faculty for PICU, POCUS, Ventilation & ECMO Workshops
  • Widely appreciated for leadership, procedural expertise, and compassionate care
  • Actively running and coordinating a PICU Fellowship Training Program for over 7 years
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Fellowship in Paediatric Intensive Care – IAP-IDPCCM
  • Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care – Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK
  • Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
  • Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
  • IAP – College of Paediatric Critical Care (IAP-PCC)
  • IAP – National Respiratory Chapter
  • Field of Expertise

  • Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU)
  • Paediatric Emergency & Trauma Care
  • Paediatric Pulmonary Critical Care
  • Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care
  • Post Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & Neutropenic Child Care
  • Paediatric Organ Transplant Critical Care
  • Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) & ECMO
  • Advanced Mechanical Ventilation & Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • Accidental Poisoning in Children
  • Inter-hospital & Air Transport of Critically Ill Children
  • Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) – cardiac, lung, vascular & hemodynamic assessment
  • Ultrasound-guided vascular access
  • PICC line insertion
  • Central venous & hemodialysis catheter placement
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Telugu
  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • Talks & Publications

  • Profile of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Related to COVID-19: A Multicentric Study from South India – Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 2023.
  • Safety, Utility and Clinical Efficacy of Cryobiopsy of Lung in Paediatric Population – A Single Centre Experience – Lung India, 2023.
  • Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia Presenting as Intracerebral Bleeding – Indian Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences.
  • Epidermolysis Bullosa in a Newborn – A Case Report – Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 2014.
  • Knowledge and Attitude of High School Students Regarding HIV/AIDS and STDs – International Journal of Research in Health Sciences, 2014.
  • Bubble Contrast Echocardiography for Diagnosing Pulmonary AV Shunt – Video Journal of Clinical Research, 2020.
  • Overview

  • Dr. Karthik Arigela is a highly experienced and compassionate Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Intensivist with over 15 years of hands-on experience in managing critically ill infants and children. He currently serves as a Consultant in the Department of Paediatrics and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, where he plays a key role in delivering advanced, life-saving care to children with complex medical needs.

  • He has received advanced training from some of the most prestigious paediatric intensive care units in India and internationally, including Birmingham Children’s Hospital, United Kingdom, one of the world’s leading tertiary paediatric centres. This exposure has equipped him with global best practices in paediatric critical care, emergency medicine, and advanced life support.

  • Dr. Karthik is widely respected for his clinical acumen, procedural expertise, and calm leadership during emergencies. Parents and families value his ability to explain complex medical situations with clarity, empathy, and honesty—helping them make informed decisions during highly stressful situations.

  • His clinical focus includes the management of critically ill children, complex respiratory and cardiac cases, post-transplant care, ECMO/ECLS support, and advanced mechanical ventilation. He is also deeply involved in inter-hospital and air transport of critically ill children, ensuring safe and timely transfers.

  • At Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Dr. Karthik works closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technology-driven yet child-friendly care, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, comfort, and long-term outcomes.

    Talks & Publications

  • Profile of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Related to COVID-19: A Multicentric Study from South India – Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 2023.
  • Safety, Utility and Clinical Efficacy of Cryobiopsy of Lung in Paediatric Population – A Single Centre Experience – Lung India, 2023.
  • Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia Presenting as Intracerebral Bleeding – Indian Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences.
  • Epidermolysis Bullosa in a Newborn – A Case Report – Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 2014.
  • Knowledge and Attitude of High School Students Regarding HIV/AIDS and STDs – International Journal of Research in Health Sciences, 2014.
  • Bubble Contrast Echocardiography for Diagnosing Pulmonary AV Shunt – Video Journal of Clinical Research, 2020.
  • Overview

  • Dr. Karthik Arigela is a highly experienced and compassionate Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Intensivist with over 15 years of hands-on experience in managing critically ill infants and children. He currently serves as a Consultant in the Department of Paediatrics and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, where he plays a key role in delivering advanced, life-saving care to children with complex medical needs.

  • He has received advanced training from some of the most prestigious paediatric intensive care units in India and internationally, including Birmingham Children’s Hospital, United Kingdom, one of the world’s leading tertiary paediatric centres. This exposure has equipped him with global best practices in paediatric critical care, emergency medicine, and advanced life support.

  • Dr. Karthik is widely respected for his clinical acumen, procedural expertise, and calm leadership during emergencies. Parents and families value his ability to explain complex medical situations with clarity, empathy, and honesty—helping them make informed decisions during highly stressful situations.

  • His clinical focus includes the management of critically ill children, complex respiratory and cardiac cases, post-transplant care, ECMO/ECLS support, and advanced mechanical ventilation. He is also deeply involved in inter-hospital and air transport of critically ill children, ensuring safe and timely transfers.

  • At Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Dr. Karthik works closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technology-driven yet child-friendly care, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, comfort, and long-term outcomes.

  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Fellowship in Paediatric Intensive Care – IAP-IDPCCM
  • Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care – Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK
  • Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
  • Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
  • IAP – College of Paediatric Critical Care (IAP-PCC)
  • IAP – National Respiratory Chapter
  • Field of Expertise

  • Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU)
  • Paediatric Emergency & Trauma Care
  • Paediatric Pulmonary Critical Care
  • Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care
  • Post Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & Neutropenic Child Care
  • Paediatric Organ Transplant Critical Care
  • Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) & ECMO
  • Advanced Mechanical Ventilation & Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • Accidental Poisoning in Children
  • Inter-hospital & Air Transport of Critically Ill Children
  • Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) – cardiac, lung, vascular & hemodynamic assessment
  • Ultrasound-guided vascular access
  • PICC line insertion
  • Central venous & hemodialysis catheter placement
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Telugu
  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • Awards & Achievements

  • University Rank Holder – MD Paediatrics (RGUHS)
  • National & State Faculty for PICU, POCUS, Ventilation & ECMO Workshops
  • Widely appreciated for leadership, procedural expertise, and compassionate care
  • Actively running and coordinating a PICU Fellowship Training Program for over 7 years

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