AIIMS-R boosts patient care with launch of CPET, FeNo test

Raipur: The Department of Pulmonary, Critical, and Sleep Medicine at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur continues to advance patient care by integrating cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.

The institute has now introduced Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) and Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) estimation in the outpatient department (OPD), further strengthening its commitment to high-quality healthcare and research.

Prof. Dr Sajal De, Head, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, highlighted that CPET is a specialised, non-invasive test assessing the combined function of the heart, lungs, and muscles during exercise. It plays a crucial role in evaluating unexplained exertional breathlessness, determining exercise capacity, and guiding treatment for various cardiac and pulmonary conditions. The FeNO test, a non-invasive measurement of nitric oxide in exhaled breath, is particularly useful for diagnosing and managing asthma, helping to optimise medication, monitor treatment adherence, and adjust dosages as needed.

Lt Gen Ashok Jindal (Retd), Executive Director & CEO, AIIMS Raipur, commended the department for its efforts in enhancing patient care through advanced diagnostic technologies for respiratory and cardiac patients.

The successful acquisition of these facilities was made possible through the dedicated efforts of Prof. Dr Sajal De, along with Dr Ajay Behera and Dr Dibakar Sahu, both Additional Professors in the department.