Emergency Care Department
Emergency medical care involves providing immediate treatment for individuals experiencing life-threatening conditions or injuries. It aims to stabilize the patient and address urgent needs before transferring them to specialized care or admitting them to a hospital.
- Cardiac emergencies: Heart attack, cardiac arrest.
- Respiratory distress: Asthma attacks, choking, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).
- Trauma: Fractures, head injuries, burns, or wounds from accidents.
- Neurological emergencies: Stroke, seizures, or unconsciousness.
- Shock: Caused by severe blood loss, infection, or allergic reactions.
- Poisoning/Overdose: Ingestion of harmful substances or excessive drugs.
- Severe infections: Septicemia or other rapidly progressing infections.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): For cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
- Defibrillation: Using an automated external defibrillator (AED) for abnormal heart rhythms.
- Airway Management: Inserting tubes to ensure breathing or clearing obstructions.
- Control of Bleeding: Using bandages, pressure, or tourniquets to stop severe bleeding.
- Intravenous (IV) Therapy: Administering fluids or medications through veins.
- Rapid Assessment and Diagnostics: Vital signs monitoring, blood work, and imaging (e.g., X-rays).
- Emergency Rooms (ERs): Found in hospitals, equipped for full-spectrum care.
- Urgent Care Clinics: Handle non-life-threatening but urgent issues.
- Ambulance Services: Provide on-the-scene and transport care.
- Specialized Units: E.g., trauma centers or burn units for advanced care.
General Medicine Specialist
A general medicine specialist, also known as an internist, is a medical doctor who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Internists are trained to manage complex and chronic illnesses and often act as primary care providers for adults. They are skilled in dealing with a broad spectrum of diseases and health conditions.
