Department of Emergency Medicine
A 6-bedded ER, located just at the main entrance for ease of access. It is run by a dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and supportive staff around the clock. All are trained in BLS and ACLS. Additional specialist support is available through telemedicine by the Cloud Physicians team. A bed is always kept ready to receive patients.
Head of the department:
Dr. K. Balamurali
MBBS MD (Internal Medicine)
Key features:
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Effective triage and initiation of care with zero delay.
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Protocolized management of emergency conditions.
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Transparency in patient management, including cost, with the patient's relatives as part of the decision-making process.
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Referrals as needed after stabilization, with continuous care during transport.
Available Equipment:
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Defibrillator
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Loaded crash cart
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Airway equipment and intubation facility
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Point of care ultrasound (POCUS)
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Point of care arterial blood gas (ABG)
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Point of care X-ray
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Point of care plasma acetone analyser
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Patient multipara monitor
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Infusion and syringe pumps
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Ventilator
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Emergency cot
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Central oxygen and vacuum
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Head-end panel for easy access to power and oxygen
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Adequate space for easy mobility during resuscitation
Commonly treated emeregency conditions:
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Acute MI
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Cardiac failure
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Arrhythmias with hemodynamic compromise
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Acute stroke
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Acute pulmonary edema
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Anaphylaxis
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Shock of various causes
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Acute poisoning
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Snake bites with envenomation
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Seizures