Emergency and Critical Care

• Initial Assessment:

  • We first determine the severity of the patient’s condition. This involves gathering the patient’s medical history and conducting a brief examination to assess symptoms and urgency.

• Diagnostic Testing:

  • Based on the initial assessment, appropriate diagnostic tests are performed to gather the necessary data for an accurate diagnosis.

• Treatment Initiation:

  • Treatment begins immediately after receiving diagnostic results and evaluations, ensuring timely and appropriate medical intervention.

• Continuous Monitoring:

  • Patients are closely monitored throughout their stay to ensure they remain stable and respond well to treatment until they are declared stable.

Common Emergency Situations:

• Accidents and Trauma
• Decreased Consciousness
• Respiratory Failure
• Cardiac Emergencies
• Bleeding Issues
• Sepsis (Severe Infection)
• Kidney Failure

Emergency Care Team:

• Doctors: Our emergency care doctors are highly trained in managing acute medical crises. They possess extensive knowledge, procedural skills, and assessment capabilities, enabling them to make quick and accurate decisions about the severity of the patient’s condition. They determine necessary diagnostic tests and procedures to stabilize and improve the patient’s health swiftly.
• Nurses: Emergency and Critical Care nurses at KVT Hospitals play a crucial role in patient care. Their responsibilities include:
• Taking Vital Signs: Monitoring essential health metrics.
• Patient Monitoring: Continuous observation to detect any changes in the patient’s condition.
• Administering IVs and Medications: Providing necessary treatments promptly.
• Logging Patient Information: Keeping detailed records of patient status and care provided.
• Patient Support & Care: Offering emotional support and care to patients and their families during critical times.