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The Accident and
Emergency Department is a ‘port of
entry’ of all hospitals universally.
Here at NAAFH, it is a 28 bedded
unit consisting of Trauma Bay (Male
and Female), Observation Rooms for
both genders, an OB-Gynae Room, a
VIP Room, a Minor O.R. and a Major
O.R. Room and last but not the least
the Triage area. This unit caters
for all kinds of patients who need
acute care per shift which includes
giving first line treatment for all
emergency cases consisting of
medical, surgical, pediatric and
obstetric patients and being
prepared for resuscitation of all
medical, surgical and trauma
patients whenever they step into E.R. |
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Resuscitation of Trauma cases starts
before reaching ED by a well trained
EMS personnel who serves PHTLS at
the scene of the incident |
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Ob/Gynae Room |
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Resuscitation Area
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commonly referred to as “Trauma” or “Resus” is a key area in ED wherein the
most seriously ill or injured patients will be dealt with in this area, as
it contains the equipment required for dealing with immediately life
threatening illness and injuries. In this area, all beds are attached to a
Cardiac Monitor with defibrillator and mobile ventilation and crash carts
are available and stuffed with the necessary medications and instruments
needed for resuscitation and stabilization of patients. |
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This is the room for all pregnant patients
with their complaints like PV bleeding,
delivery cases and all related OB/Gynae
problems. In this area you will find some
devices like ultrasound, speculum, delivery
set, incubator, suctioned machine,
incubator, etc. |
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Triage |
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triage is
normally the first stage the patient
passes through and consists of a
brief assessment including vital
signs and the assignment of a “chief
complaint” (i.e. chest pain,
abdominal pain, difficulty
breathing, etc.). It is divided into
two areas: (1) Male Triage Area and
(2) Female Triage Area. In this
area, you will find Electronic
Weighing Scale (Adult) and (Pedia),
Wall Mounted BP Apparatus, Pulse
Oximeter, Alaris IVAC Thermometer
and Dynamap with O2 sensor and BP
cuff and a well trained staff for
triaging patients.
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Minor O.R. – Patient whose condition is not
immediately life threatening and such
patients may still have been found to have
significant problems, including fractures,
dislocations and lacerations that require
suturing and dressing. Some devices are
found in this area like Wall mounted B/P
Apparatus, fluorescent lamp, overhead light,
2 examination beds, cast cutter and casting
cabinet, medical light, spine board and
cardiac monitor.
Major O.R. – Available in ED for acute
emergency and disaster victims.
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