The Department of Emergency Medicine at Prashanth Hospitals is fully equipped to provide lifesaving care for all medical emergencies, 24/7. Our team of trained emergency specialists, trauma surgeons and intensivists gives immediate treatment for accidents, critical illnesses and other medical emergencies.
From road accidents and serious injuries to heart attacks, strokes and sudden breathing problems, our emergency trauma care in Chennai is ready to receive and treat patients at any hour.
How Our Emergency Department Helps Patients
- Care from the first minute: Patients are checked as soon as they arrive, and those in the most serious condition are treated first.
- Everything in one place: Emergency care, the operating room, diagnostic scans, blood transfusion and ICU support are all available within the hospital, so there is no need to move the patient elsewhere during a crisis.
- A team approach: Emergency doctors, trauma surgeons, intensivists and specialists work together, so each patient gets the right care quickly.
- Support for families: Our team keeps family members informed and guides them through each step during a stressful time.
Our 24/7 Emergency Services
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance Services: Fully equipped ambulances with ventilator support for critical patients.
- Resuscitation and Stabilisation: A dedicated emergency resuscitation room with advanced equipment to stabilise critically ill patients.
- Polytrauma and Critical Care: Expertise in handling accidents, mass casualties and trauma cases, including patients with multiple injuries.
- Immediate Life Support: Ventilator support for both adult and paediatric patients.
- Patient Retrieval and Transfers: ICU trained doctors and nurses accompany critical patients who need to be transferred between hospitals.
- Emergency Therapeutic Services: Includes blood transfusions, nebulisation and antibiotic infusions.
Emergency Room Facilities
- 12 Bed Emergency Room: Includes a dedicated triage area where patients are checked and prioritised based on how serious their condition is.
- Specialised Trauma Team: Trained to manage both surgical and medical emergencies.
- Fully Equipped Operating Room (24/7): Available for emergency procedures at any time.
- On Call Specialists: Orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons and anaesthesiologists available within 30 minutes.
- Advanced Diagnostic Support: 24/7 CT, MRI, ultrasound and interventional cardiology services.
- Stroke and Cardiac Care: A Primary Stroke Centre and 24/7 cardiothoracic surgery services.
What Happens When You Arrive
- Triage: A trained team member quickly checks the patient’s condition, including breathing, pulse, blood pressure and level of consciousness.
- Immediate Treatment: Patients with life threatening problems are treated right away in the resuscitation area.
- Tests and Scans: Blood tests, ECG and scans are done as needed to find the cause of the problem.
- Specialist Care: The right specialist is involved based on the patient’s condition.
- Next Steps: The patient may be admitted to the ward or ICU, taken for surgery, or sent home with advice, depending on their condition.
Primary Stroke Centre: Act FAST
A stroke is a medical emergency, and every minute counts. Seek immediate help if you notice:
- F: Face Drooping. One side of the face droops or feels numb.
- A: Arm Weakness. One arm is weak or numb and drifts down when raised.
- S: Speech Difficulty. Speech is slurred, strange or hard to understand.
- T: Time to Call Emergency. Call 95001 39000 right away.
Note the time when the symptoms first started and share it with the emergency team. This helps doctors decide the right treatment.
Our stroke team includes emergency physicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiologists and rehabilitation specialists. They work together to give quick and effective stroke treatment and to support better recovery.
Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
Get emergency help immediately if someone has:
- Pain, pressure or tightness in the chest
- Pain spreading to the arm, jaw, neck or back
- Sweating, breathlessness, nausea or dizziness along with chest discomfort
Do not wait to see if the symptoms go away on their own.
When to Come to the Emergency Department
Come to the emergency department or call for help if someone has:
- Serious injuries from a road accident, fall or burn
- Heavy bleeding that does not stop
- Severe difficulty in breathing
- Fainting, a seizure or no response when spoken to
- Sudden severe headache or confusion
- Severe pain in the abdomen
- Signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face or throat
What to Bring
If possible, bring these with the patient:
- The patient’s medical reports and list of current medicines
- Details of any allergies or known health conditions
- ID proof and insurance details
Do not delay coming to the hospital to collect these items. In an emergency, getting care comes first.
Emergency Care at Prashanth Hospitals
When you need emergency trauma care in Chennai, Prashanth Hospitals is ready to help with trained specialists, emergency facilities and round the clock support. For emergency assistance, call 95001 39000.