Respiratory Therapy Special Interest Group

Meet Our Distinguished Speakers

The Emirates Thoracic Society is proud to present one of the region's foremost experts in respiratory medicine who will share their insights at our upcoming conference.

Dr. Manjush Karthika
Respiratory Care

Dr. Manjush Karthika

Associate Professor - Respiratory Care
Head - Department of Health and Medical Sciences
Liwa College, Abu Dhabi

Dr. Manjush Karthika is an accomplished Associate Professor of Respiratory Care and currently serves as the Head of the Department of Health and Medical Sciences at Liwa College, Abu Dhabi. With a distinguished career spanning academics, clinical practice, and research, Dr. Karthika has become a leading voice in respiratory care education and innovation.

A dedicated educator and researcher, Dr. Karthika has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and regularly presents at national and international conferences. His work focuses on advancing respiratory care practices to improve patient outcomes and quality of care. He maintains particular expertise in Respiratory Critical Care and has contributed significantly to the development of Extracorporeal Life Support Technology applications.

Dr. Karthika's areas of specialization include Thoracic Ultrasound implementation in clinical practice and Quality Management systems in respiratory care. His combination of academic leadership and clinical expertise makes him a sought-after consultant and speaker in the healthcare industry, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in respiratory medicine.

Presentation Topics:

Respiratory Critical Care
Extracorporeal Life Support
Thoracic Ultrasound

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