The Emergency Department of Vedant Hospitals, This purpose-built facility, with state-of-the-art equipment is for people who need immediate hospital attention due to serious illness or injury. We provide a 24 hour, 7 day a week consultant-led service to the people of Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan and surrounding communities, seeing around 1500 patients a month.
The Vedant Hospitals is also the major trauma centre for a much wider area, have rapid access to highly advanced scanning and diagnostic equipment, 24 hour emergency theatres and emergency intensive clinical care .
The Accident & Emergency Medicine department at Vedant Hospitals is a specialized medical treatment facility that focuses on emergency medicine. Due to the unpredictable nature of patient emergencies, the centre offers initial treatment for a wide range of illnesses and injuries. Some of these conditions can be life-threatening and demand immediate attention. The Accident & Emergency Department also serves as a crucial entry point for individuals who lack other avenues for accessing medical care.
The primary aims of the department include
- Saving lives during acute medical, surgical, and traumatic emergencies. It caters to individuals with conditions that necessitate immediate medical attention.
- Offering personalized interdisciplinary care to create a positive interaction between patients, attendants, and the hospital care system.
- Providing a platform for academic training and research advancement in the field of emergency medicine.
- Collaborating with patients and their families to develop timely, appropriate, and cost-effective care plans based on evidence-based standards of practice.
Physical Setup
Situated on the ground floor of the hospital, the Accident & Emergency department has a dedicated entrance. Recognizing that patients can arrive at any time with varying complaints, a pivotal aspect of the department’s operation is the prioritization of cases based on clinical urgency.
Bed Allocation
The Accident & Emergency department is equipped with 8 designated beds, each serving a specific purpose:
- Triage Bay:Bed No. 1
- Acute Care Beds:
- Bed No. 2: Life Threatening
- Bed No. 03: Imminently Life Threatening, Time Sensitive or Severe Pain
- Observation Beds:
- Bed No. 4 & 5: Potentially Life Threatening, Situational Urgency or Severe Pain
- Bed No. 6: Potentially Serious Conditions, Situational Urgency, or Severe Pain
- Bed No. 7 & 8: Less Urgent
- Procedure Room – 1
This well-structured arrangement ensures that patients receive the appropriate level of care based on their medical needs and conditions.
Emergency Medical Ambulance Service
The Accident & Emergency department offers a dedicated Emergency Medical Ambulance Service, encompassing both Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance calls. These ambulances are fully equipped to manage a diverse range of medical, surgical, and traumatic emergencies.
Facilities and Equipment
Within the Accident & Emergency department, you’ll find a comprehensive set of resources, including:
- 3 ventilators
- 1 portable ventilator
- Telemetry monitors
- Infusion pumps
- Manual defibrillators
- Airway kits tailored for both adult and paediatric emergencies
- A disaster cupboard
- A well-equipped procedure room designed for complex wound repair and plaster application for fracture management.
Expert Staff
The Accident & Emergency operates around the clock, staffed by a dedicated team of extensively trained and certified specialists in acute care and emergency medicine. Their mission revolves around delivering timely and precise care, with a strong focus on prompt assessment, early resuscitation, and swift stabilization, guided by a directed and focused approach.