The Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care department in our hospital play crucial roles in managing acute and life-threatening conditions.
Emergency Department
- First Point of Contact: This department is the initial point for patients needing immediate medical attention due to severe illness or injury.
- Rapid Assessment and Treatment: It specializes in quickly diagnosing and treating acute medical conditions like heart attacks, strokes, severe infections, and injuries.
- Stabilization: The primary goal is to stabilize patients and determine the next steps for their care, whether it involves admission to the hospital, transfer to a specialized unit, or discharge with follow-up care instructions.
Trauma Care
- Specialized Care for Severe Injuries: Trauma centre is equipped to handle the most serious injuries, such as those from road traffic accidents, falls, or gunshot wounds.
- Comprehensive Resources: The centre has a wide range of specialists available, including surgeons, neurosurgeon, plastic surgeon and orthopaedic surgeons, to provide immediate and comprehensive care.
- 24/7 Availability: Trauma surgeons and other critical care staff are available around the clock to ensure timely intervention.
Critical Care
- Intensive Monitoring and Support: Critical care units, such as Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Surgical Intensive Care Units (SICU), Neuro Intensive Care Units (Neuro ICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provide ongoing, intensive treatment for patients with life-threatening conditions.
- Advanced Medical Equipment: These units are equipped with advanced medical technology to monitor and support vital functions.
The Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care department is essential for providing timely and effective care to patients with acute and critical health issues, ultimately saving lives and improving outcomes