Emergency Medicine
At Nagarjuna Hospital, our Emergency Medicine Department is dedicated to providing rapid, comprehensive, and expert care for all medical emergencies and trauma cases 24/7. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by a highly skilled team of emergency physicians, trauma surgeons, critical care specialists, nurses, and paramedics, we are prepared to handle any urgent health situation with precision and compassion.
Comprehensive Emergency Care Services
Our Emergency Department manages a wide spectrum of acute medical conditions including:
Cardiac emergencies such as heart attacks and cardiac arrest
Stroke and neurological emergencies
Trauma and accident-related injuries including fractures, head injuries, and polytrauma
Poisoning, drug overdose, and anaphylactic shock
Respiratory distress and severe infections including sepsis
Pediatric and obstetric emergencies
Environmental emergencies and mass casualty incidents
We follow standardized clinical protocols and continuous monitoring of critical metrics to ensure timely and effective treatment, minimizing door-to-treatment times for conditions like stroke and acute coronary syndrome.
Advanced Emergency Facilities
24/7 Emergency Room (ER): Fully equipped with advanced resuscitation and monitoring equipment.
Dedicated Emergency Ambulance Services: Including Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) ambulances staffed with trained paramedics and equipped with life-saving drugs and devices.
Connected Ambulance Technology: Our ambulances feature telemonitoring and teleconsultation capabilities, enabling real-time communication with hospital specialists to initiate early treatment during patient transport.
Air and Bike Ambulance Services: To ensure rapid response and access to critical care even in remote or congested areas.
Trauma and Critical Care Units: Specialized units for intensive monitoring and treatment of severe trauma and critical patients.
Expert Multidisciplinary Team
Our emergency care team includes emergency physicians, trauma surgeons, cardiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiologists, anesthesiologists, and other specialists available round-the-clock to provide multidisciplinary care tailored to each patient’s needs. This collaborative approach ensures seamless coordination from emergency admission through definitive treatment.
Patient and Family Support
We prioritize clear communication and compassionate care, providing support and guidance to patients and their families throughout the emergency care process. Our staff is trained to handle high-stress situations with empathy and professionalism.
Key Highlights
Rapid response with door-to-physician time under 5 minutes
Access to neurologists and neurosurgeons within 15 minutes for stroke cases
Door-to-CT scan within 25 minutes for acute stroke diagnosis
Door-to-needle time within 30 minutes for thrombolytic therapy in STEMI (heart attack)
Continuous quality monitoring and improvement based on critical emergency care metrics