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The Neurology department has two visiting Consultants. The Department has been an integral part of SMF for many years, providing holistic care to patients with neurological problems.

Milestones
    • The Department of Neurology has two experienced visiting consultants who provide care to all common neurological diseases and are on call to handle neurological emergencies.

Treatment

  • Patients with all common neurological problems like epilepsy, headaches, movement disorders, strokes, and cognitive disorders are looked after
  • Neurological emergencies are attended to at the emergency room with inputs from the neurologist on call
  • Thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke in the eligible time window is routinely performed
  • An interventional radiologist’s opinion can be obtained whenever required

Facilities

  • Outpatients are seen on weekdays with prior appointments
  • Neurological consultation services are provided to the emergency department, intensive care units, and inpatient services at the request of the attending consultants
  • Thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke is available
  • Bedside electroencephalogram (EEG) and nerve conduction studies are done for inpatients
  • CT scan and MRI facilities are available in-house