Emergency Medicine

Emergency care at Sajivan Hospital

Situations we can help with

Examples of urgent situations where you should come in or call.

• Breathing difficulty

  Sudden breathlessness, severe asthma or COPD flare-ups, or wheezing that is not settling.

• Chest pain or palpitations

  Chest discomfort, pressure or a racing heartbeat — especially with sweating or breathlessness.

• High fever

  High fever with drowsiness, confusion, severe body ache, rash or bleeding.

• Very high or very low sugar

  Diabetic emergencies such as very low sugar (shaking, sweating, confusion) or very high sugar.

• Very high blood pressure

  Severe headache, blurred vision or chest pain with a high BP reading.

• Dehydration

  Severe vomiting or loose motions, especially in elderly people.

• Fainting or seizures

  Loss of consciousness, fits, or sudden confusion.

• Poisoning or allergic reactions

  Swallowed harmful substances, insect bites or severe allergic reactions with swelling.

• Minor injuries & wounds

  Treatment of minor injuries, cuts and wounds, including wound care and dressing.

Warning signs — call immediately

Do not wait for an OPD appointment if you notice any of these:

• Chest pain, pressure or tightness
• Severe breathlessness
• Sudden weakness, numbness or drooping on one side of the face or body
• Sudden severe headache, confusion or difficulty in speaking
• Fainting, unconsciousness or seizures
• Heavy bleeding or a serious injury
• High fever with stiff neck, rash or drowsiness
• Severe allergic reaction with swelling of the face or throat

What to expect

1. Call ahead if you can

   Call +91 98985 56496 so our team can prepare for your arrival.

2. Immediate assessment

   Patients are assessed on arrival based on how unwell they are, and treatment starts as quickly as possible.

3. Stabilisation & tests

   Vital signs are monitored and stabilising treatment is given. Urgent tests are arranged where needed.

4. Next steps

   Depending on your condition, you may be observed, admitted, or referred to a higher centre with transfer support.

Emergency support available

Facilities available for urgent and emergency care:

• Urgent medical care, 24 × 7
• Patient monitor (vital signs)
• E.C.G.
• Oxygen therapy
• Bi-PAP (non-invasive breathing support)
• Nebulizer
• IV infusion & syringe pump
• Laboratory services, 24 × 7
• In-house pharmacy
• In-patient care, 15 beds — special room, semi-special room, male & female wards
• Referral and transfer support