Emergency Medicine at Vihaan Hospital and Research Centre epitomizes rapid, expert care in critical moments. Our state-of-the-art Emergency Department is staffed by a dedicated team of emergency physicians, nurses, and support staff trained to handle a diverse range of medical emergencies. Equipped with advanced medical technology and diagnostic tools, we provide timely assessment, stabilization, and treatment for patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, or life-threatening conditions.
From heart attacks and strokes to trauma and respiratory distress, we prioritize swift intervention to optimize patient outcomes. Additionally, our emergency department operates 24/7, ensuring that urgent medical care is accessible whenever it’s needed. At Vihaan Hospital, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality emergency medical services, providing reassurance and support to patients and their families during times of crisis.
Emergency Medicine F&Q's
Emergency medicine is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute illnesses and injuries that require immediate medical attention.
Emergency medicine physicians treat a wide range of conditions, including heart attacks, strokes, trauma from accidents or injuries, severe infections, respiratory distress, and life-threatening conditions such as cardiac arrest.
Emergency medicine physicians are responsible for rapidly assessing patients’ conditions, stabilizing them if necessary, ordering diagnostic tests, initiating treatment, and coordinating further care, which may involve admission to the hospital or transfer to another facility.
Emergency medicine differs from other specialties in its focus on immediate, often life-saving interventions for patients presenting with acute medical conditions. Emergency physicians must be prepared to manage a wide range of medical emergencies across various specialties.
Emergency departments use a system called triage to prioritize patient care based on the severity of their condition. Patients with life-threatening emergencies are seen first, followed by those with urgent but non-life-threatening conditions and then those with less severe symptoms.
Emergency departments are staffed by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including emergency physicians, nurses, technicians, and support staff. They have access to advanced medical equipment, diagnostic tools, and specialty consultations to provide timely and effective care to patients in need.