Dr. Muthuvel R

Scholastic Performance (Papers / Books / Articles / Conference Presentations)

Publications in journals: Total – 15 (4 Original articles, 1 Editorial commentary & 10 Case reports)

• Rajangam M, Nallasamy K, Bhatiya A, Kumar V, Kaur P, Angurana SK. Renal resistive index by point of care ultrasound to predict sepsis associated acute kidney injury in critically ill children. Pediatr Nephrol. May 2024.
• Rajangam M, Bansal A, Angurana SK, Nallasamy K and Jayashree M. Clinical predictors of raised intracranial pressure among children with Non-traumatic coma who underwent invasive ICP monitoring. Available at SSRN:http:/ssrn.com/abstract=4926626
• Muthuvel R, Arun Bansal. Multimodal neuromonitoring in Pediatric Neurocritical Care: Current Perspectives. Indian J Pediatr. March 2023; 90 (3): 261-71.
• Saxena R, Rajangam M, Jhamb U, Manchanda V, Saxena S and Pallavi. Efficacy of single-dose ivermectin on virologic and clinical recovery in COVID-19: A randomized controlled trial. MAMC journal of medical sciences. 2021; 7 (2)
• Rajangam M, Jayashree M. Weighing a Critically Ill Child: The ‘Weight’ of Evidence. Indian J Pediatr. Dec 2023
• Sudeep KC, Muthuvel R, Harshita N, Prithviraj K, Karthi N, SureshKumar A. Bilateral lateral rectus palsy in children with scrub typhus. Indian J Pediatr. Jan 2022.
• Sudeep KC, Muthuvel R. Epididymo-Orchitis: A rare manifestation of MISC. Indian J Pediatr. Nov. 2021;89(2)
• Mylavarapu NA, Rajangam M, Sharma P, Jhon SM, Goyal P, Singh S, Verma S and Angurana SK. A tale of complicated enteric fever: common disease with unusal complications. The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 2023. DOI:10.1097/INF.0000000000004137.
• Vyasam S, Singh B, George A, Rajangam M, Dayal D and Angurana S. Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State: A rare presentation of neonatal diabetes mellitus. Indian J Pediatr 90, 1155 (2023).
• Dash N, Gonttumukkula V, Prasanna S, Rajangam M, Manisha B and Sanjay V. Indian tick typhus presenting as gangrene: a case report. The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 2023; 42(7):p e249-e250.
• Afreen S, Ray P, Muthuvel R, Agarwal A, Angrup A. Salmonella enterica serovar Give causing brain abscess and bacteremia: A case report. Indian J of Medical Microbiology. 2024, 100526
• S. Jeevitha, Suresh Chelliah, R. Muthuvel. (2024). Empowering lifesavers: Impact of BLS and PALS training for PICU and critical care nurses. Kauverian Medical Journal, 2(2), 13-17.
• Prakasam P, Rajangam M, Meganathan P, Senguttuvan D, Chelliah S. Thromboembolic complications in left ventricular non-compaction in a rare cardiomyopathy. Indian J Pediatr. 2025 Jul;92(7):795
• Rajendran M, Rajangam M, Chelliah S et al. Acute cyanide toxicity in a toddler following ingestion of Homemade Cassava Chips. Indian J Pediatr (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-025-05746-w.
• Mahesan A, Rajangam M, Pachamuthu M, Chelliah S, Duraisamy S. Fever triggered seizure, acute encephalopathy, choreoathetosis and hemiplegia: RHOBTB2 developmental and epileptic encephalopathy. Indian J Pediatr. 2026 Apr:93(4):421. doi:10.1007/s12098-026-06018-x.

Presentations:

Oral presentation of an original research paper “ Renal resistive index as an early predictor of sepsis associated AKI in PICU” in APICS 2023, Singapore which was awarded as Best Research Paper from LMIC countries.

Oral presentation of my thesis “Renal resistive index as an early predictor of acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill children with sepsis: a prospective observational cohort study” in 16th Dr. K.C. Chaudhuri & Dr. Amala Chaudhuri Oration and Annual Day of IJP held in October 2023 in AIIMS, New Delhi

Delivered a talk on “Fluids in Pediatric neurocritical care” in an online session conducted by Mumbai IAP PCC Chapter in 2021.

Delivered an online talk on “Transport of critically ill children “ as part of Refresher IMPACT Course in July 2021.

Case presentation: “Difficult case of cerebral palsy” in the “PG workshop on practical aspects of developmental assessment” held in MAMC, New Delhi in Feb. 2019

Delivered a talk on “ From ER to ICU – Highlights of Paediatric Emergencies” in IAP TTKPN Branch CME programme conducted in June 2024 in Nagapattinam.

Delivered a talk on “ Approach to a child with suspected poisoning” in IAP Perambulur Branch CME programme conducted in July 2024 in Perambalur.

Delivered a talk on “ Emergency management of pediatric seizures” in IMA Neyveli Branch CME programme conducted in May 2024 in Neyveli.

Speaker in 82nd Kauvery Post Graduate Online Lecture on “ Approach to a child with suspected poisoning” on July 2024.

Delivered an online lecture on “Emergency stabilization of a sick child – Case based approach” on August 2024, as a part of Spotlight Series conducted by Maa Kauvery.

Delivered a talk on “ Behind the curtains of PICU: Managing the Sick and Challenging “ at DSMCH, April 2025.

Delivered a talk on “ Emergency stabilization of children with Poisoning” in a CME programme conducted by Dept. of Pediatrics, GMCH, Ariyalur in May 2025.

Case presentation: “Beating the clock: Rapid hemoperfusion in Pediatric Paraquat Poisoning- A First in Trichy” in IMA Trichy, Monthly meeting in June 2025.

Delivered Lectures:

• Attended and completed the Basic training course on “the Prechtl Method on the qualitative assessment of general movements”, conducted in Feb. 2018 at MAMC, New Delhi.
• Trained in Medical Education Technologies (2020)
• Attended Pedistar simulation workshop at AIIMS, Jodhpur (2022)
• Attended PALS provider course in MAMC, New delhi (2020)
• Attended IAP BLS provider course at GMC, Chandigarh (2023)
• Completed AHA BLS & PALS provider course in Maa Kauvery Hospital, Trichy (2024)
• As a part of organising team of IAP UG and PG quiz programmes in PGIMER, Chandigarh (2022)
• As a part of organising team of 5th Pediatric critical care symposium titled “In rhythm” in August 2022.
• As a part of organising team of 6th Pediatric critical care symposium titled “Tropical fevers” in August 2023.
• Faculty in a master class session titled “Multimodal neuromonitoring in neurocritical care”, as part of 1st annual conference of STACC in Nov. 2023 at PGIMER, Chandigarh
• Participated as a faculty in “Nextgen foundation course” conducted by IAP for 1st year pediatric postgraudate residents in trichy in 2024 & 2025.
• Participated as a faculty in “Pediatric Intensive Care Primer”, a workshop conducted by IAP TN & Puducherry State Branch, in VMKCMCH, Salem, July 2024
• Participated as a faculty in “Pediatric Intensive Care Primer”, a workshop conducted by IAP TN & Puducherry State Branch, in Maa Kauvery Hospital, Trichy, Oct. 2024
• Participated as a faculty in IAP TNSC POCUS WORKSHOP, conducted in Maa Kauvery Hospital, Trichy in July 2024
• As a part of organizing team of 1st National CME on Pediatric Diabetes conducted in Trichy in September 2024.
• As a part of organizing team of Super Pedia Conclave – CME on Pediatric Subspecialities conducted in Trichy in July 2025.
• Participated as a faculty in a Panel discussion on “ Unmet Needs in a Type 1 Diabetic Child”, as part of 1st National CME on Pediatric Diabetes, Trichy , September 2024.
• Participated as a faculty in a Panel discussion on “ Pediatric Sepsis update: Navigating the surviving sepsis guidelines & Phoenix criteria “ as part of Super Pedia Conclave – CME on Pediatric Subspecialities conducted in Trichy in July 2025.
• Participated as a faculty and delivered a talk on “Hypertensive crisis:clues, causes and management ” in KONGU PEDICON 2025 at Coimbatore.
• Participated in a debate as speaker on “Corticosteroids in bacterial meningitis” in 1st National Conference on Pediatric Neuro Critical Care –Update, Chennai, August 2025
• Participated as a faculty and delivered a talk on “ Algorithmic approach to sodium disorders in critically ill children” at National Pediatric Acute Care Nephrology Masterclass, Chennai, April 2025
• Participated as a faculty and delivered a talk on “ DKA Pearls and Pitfalls “, at the 26th National Conference pf IAP ICC – Pedicriticon 2024, Chennai, December 2024.
• Participated as a faculty and delivered a talk on “ Fluid resuscitation in DKA: what we still don’t know“, at the 8th update on Pediatric Diabetes in Trichy in October 2025.
• Participated as a faculty in a Panel Discussion on “Burnout in PICU: caring for the Caring Team”at the 27th National Conference pf IAP ICC – Pedicriticon 2025, Hyderabad, November 2025.
• Participated as a faculty in a debate on “Stamp of Quality or Just a Stamp? Impact of PICU Accreditation” at the 27th National Conference pf IAP ICC – Pedicriticon 2025, Hyderabad, November 2025.
• Participated as a faculty in a workshop titled “Heroes on Wheels: The Pediatric Transport Bootcamp 2025” at the 27th National Conference pf IAP ICC – Pedicriticon 2025, Hyderabad, November 2025.
• Participated as a faculty and delivered a lecture on “Controlling the Storm: Pediatric Seizure and Status Epilepticus” at the State Level Conference on “Pediatric Emergency Assessment and Stabilization”, Conducted by KMC College of Nursing in Trichy, December 2025.
• Participated as a faculty and delivered a talk on “ Algorithmic approach to sodium disorders in critically ill children” at National Pediatric Acute Care Nephrology Masterclass, Chennai, April 2026.

Speciality Experience:

Expertise in intubation, invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation (conventional and high-frequency), prone ventilation, resuscitation, hemodynamic monitoring, neurocritical care, and invasive procedures including central venous lines, arterial lines, peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion, intercostal drain insertion, and ICP monitoring catheter placement.

Expertise in point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) of lung, heart, central nervous system, and kidneys.

Expertise in initiation, maintenance, and weaning of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and hemodialysis (HD) in children.

Clinical Achievements:

• Awarded gold medal for “Best outgoing student in MD Pediatrics” in MAMC, 2019.
• Awarded ICMR DM thesis grant for my research titled “ Renal resistive Index as an early predictor of acute kidney injury in critically ill children with sepsis: a prospective observational cohort study”.
• Awarded Best Research Paper from LMICs for research paper titled “ Renal resistive index as an early predictor of sepsis associated AKI in PICU” in APICS 2023, Singapore
• Awarded LMIC grant to attend Asia Pacific Intensive Care Symposium 2023, SIngapore, by APICS committee
• Winner of SIMULATION competition – SIMWARS 2022 at SIMULUS 07, held at AIIMS Jhodhpur (2022)
• My thesis titled “Renal resistive index as an early predictor of acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill children with sepsis: a prospective observational cohort study” got selected as one of the 4 best DM thesis for oral presentation in 16th Dr. K.C. Chaudhuri & Dr. Amala Chaudhuri Oration and Annual Day of IJP held in October 2023 in AIIMS, New Delhi