Overview
In order to timely and effectively treat patients with acute and life-threatening diseases like heart attack, stroke, accidents, and traumatic injuries, emergency critical care is crucial. The top-notch trauma team is experienced in handling high-risk injuries like severe vehicle accidents, heart conditions, workplace accidents, and severe burns.We are open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and it adheres to international standards and clear protocols established by the Devadoss Hospital Emergency Unit.
Our Hospital’s team is aware that medical crises can occur at any time and necessitate a rapid reaction. We offer a range of emergency services to make sure that our patients get the care they need when they need it. We provide thorough emergency and critical treatment, and all of our team members are highly qualified and experienced medical specialists. To give our patients the finest care possible, our emergency and critical care department is furnished with the newest tools and equipment.
Treatments
Initial assessment and evaluation
Initial assessment and evaluation
Doctors and nurses will evaluate the patient's vital signs, conduct a physical examination, and use imaging tests like computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to help diagnose the stroke in order to determine the type and severity of the stroke.
Quick treatment
Quick treatment
If a blood clot is found to be the cause of a stroke, the patient may be given a "clot-busting" drug, such as tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), to break the clot and lessen brain damage. For this drug to work, it must be administered within a few hours of the stroke.
Medical supervision and care
Medical supervision and care
Individuals who have suffered a stroke may need close supervision and care. This may involve managing pain, keeping an eye out for infection indications, monitoring vital signs continuously, and receiving physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
To assist patients regain strength and function after a stroke, rehabilitation is often necessary. Physical treatment, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and/or mental health counselling are examples of this.
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
To assist patients regain strength and function after a stroke, rehabilitation is often necessary. Physical treatment, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and/or mental health counselling are examples of this.
Blood transfusion
Blood transfusion
The administration of blood products to replace blood loss or treat anemia, which may be necessary in cases of trauma, surgery, or other conditions.
Hemodialysis
Hemodialysis
A procedure to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood in patients with acute renal failure.
Gastrointestinal support
Gastrointestinal support
The use of medications or procedures to manage gastrointestinal bleeding or other conditions affecting the digestive system, including endoscopy or surgery.
Neurological support:
Neurological support:
The use of medications or other interventions to manage neurological conditions, such as stroke, seizures, or traumatic brain injury.
Pain management
Pain management
The administration of medications or other interventions to relieve pain and discomfort, which may be necessary in cases of trauma, surgery, or other conditions.
Facilities
For the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of illnesses, we employ cutting-edge diagnostic equipment like CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, X-rays, and more. We also have access to cutting-edge operating rooms, intensive care units, cardiac catheterization labs, and other specialist tools.
At Devadoss Hospital, we are dedicated to give our patients the best emergency and critical care services possible.
Our emergency and critical care unit is staffed with skilled experts, registered nurses, and other medical personnel who are committed to provide the best possible care. We offer a variety of services, such as:
Diseases And Conditions
Trauma
Injuries from accidents, falls, or violence that can cause life-threatening bleeding, organ damage, or other complications.
Sepsis
A serious bloodstream infection that can cause fever, low blood pressure, organ failure, and shock.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
A severe lung condition that can occur as a complication of pneumonia, sepsis, or other causes and require mechanical ventilation.
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
A blockage of blood flow to the heart that can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, and potentially fatal heart rhythm abnormalities.
Stroke
A blockage or rupture of blood vessels in the brain that can cause neurological deficits, including paralysis, speech impairment, and cognitive impairment.
Poisoning and overdose
Exposure to toxic substances or excessive doses of medications that can cause a range of symptoms, from nausea and vomiting to seizures, coma, and death.
Acute renal failure
Sudden loss of kidney function that can cause fluid and electrolyte imbalances, as well as other complications.
Gastrointestinal bleeding:
Bleeding from the digestive tract that can be caused by ulcers, inflammation, or other conditions and require urgent intervention.
Diabetic ketoacidosis
A life-threatening complication of uncontrolled diabetes that can cause high blood sugar, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalances.
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FAQ
Questions to ask an Emergency Critical Care
Call 0452-4521000 or visit devadoss hospitals emergency ward if you are experiencing a medical emergency.
A major medical illness that requires rapid attention, like a heart attack or stroke, is treated in a critical care department. The less serious illnesses and injuries that require immediate attention are treated at emergency facilities and then shifted to critical care if needed.
You should head straight to the emergency room if your temperature is coupled with other symptoms including a strong headache, stiff neck, chest discomfort, nausea, vomiting, or confusion.
Chest pain, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, seizure, accident, diarrhea, injury, fracture and any medical conditions that need immediate medical attention. Even if you get ear pain during sleep you can visit emergency care.
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