Emergency Medicine
The SMF Emergency Department (ED) delivers comprehensive, round-the-clock emergency care for medical, surgical, trauma, and neurological emergencies. As one of the first hospitals in the country to establish a dedicated 24×7 Emergency Department, SMF has been at the forefront of emergency medicine, managing high-acuity cases with speed, precision, and compassion. The ED provides acute care for road traffic accidents, burns, poisonings, acute medical and surgical emergencies, and advanced time-sensitive interventions such as thrombolysis for heart attack and stroke.
Department Overview
- 15-bed fully equipped Emergency Department
- One of the earliest hospitals in India to recognise the need for a dedicated 24×7 ED
- Approximately 30,000 emergency patients managed annually
- Nearly 30% of total hospital admissions routed through the ED
- Emergency services available at both the main hospital and WAVIN OP Building
- Supported by two well-equipped ambulances with trained paramedics
Treatment
- Acute stroke care including thrombolysis (Neurology)
- Acute myocardial infarction management and thrombolysis (Cardiology)
- Trauma resuscitation and stabilisation
- Management of burns and poisonings
- Advanced airway and ventilation management
- Management of fever and sepsis
- Chest pain evaluation and treatment
- Acute abdomen management
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Initial stabilisation and management of all medical and surgical emergencies
Procedures and Interventions
- Advanced airway management
- Mechanical ventilation and non-invasive ventilation (NIV / CPAP / BiPAP)
- Trauma resuscitation protocols
- Orthopaedic intervention for fractures and dislocations
- Plastic and cosmetic surgical care for trauma-related injuries
- Emergency neurological and cardiac interventions
- Point-of-care diagnostics including ABG, ECG, ECHO, Ultrasound, and cardiac enzyme testing
Facilities
- 15-bed Emergency Department with continuous monitoring
- Multi-parameter monitors and defibrillators
- Ventilators and non-invasive ventilation support systems
- Two fully equipped ambulances with trained paramedics
Diagnostic Support
- Point-of-care testing within the ED:
1. ABG, ECG, ECHO, Ultrasound, Cardiac Enzymes
- 24×7 access to radiology services:
1. Bedside X-ray
2. Ultrasound
3. CT Scan
4. MRI
Laboratory & Blood Services
- Dedicated laboratory and blood storage area attached to the ED
- Rapid turnaround times to support timely emergency decision-making
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