Emergency Medicine

Conditions Treated

• •Acute Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) — Sudden blockage of blood supply to the heart muscle. Time is critical — treatment within 90 minutes saves heart muscle.
• •Acute Stroke — Sudden loss of brain function from blocked or ruptured blood vessel. Every minute of delay destroys 1.9 million neurons.
• •Major Trauma — Serious injuries from road accidents, falls, or violence requiring immediate surgical and medical intervention.
• •Anaphylaxis — Severe life-threatening allergic reaction causing airway swelling and blood pressure drop. Common triggers: drugs, insect stings, food.
• •Acute Abdomen — Sudden severe abdominal pain requiring urgent evaluation — appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, perforated ulcer, ectopic pregnancy.

Health Tips

• •Learn CPR — it saves lives
• •Keep emergency numbers saved in your phone
• •Keep a basic first aid kit at home
• •Know the signs of heart attack and stroke
• •Don't delay going to the ER for serious symptoms

How to Prepare for Your Visit

• •Call 108 (ambulance) or 112 (emergency) for life-threatening situations — don't drive yourself
• •Grab your ID (Aadhaar), health insurance card, and any medication you take regularly
• •If possible, note the time symptoms started — this is critical for stroke and heart attack treatment
• •Bring a family member who can provide medical history if you are unable to speak
• •Tell triage nurses your most serious symptom first — chest pain and breathing difficulty get priority
• •Mention all medications including blood thinners, diabetes drugs, and any recent drug use
• •Inform about allergies — especially drug allergies — before any medication is given
• •Ask for pain management — you have the right to pain relief while being evaluated
• •Read your discharge summary carefully — it contains diagnosis, medications, and follow-up instructions
• •Fill prescriptions immediately — don't delay starting critical medications
• •Follow up with the recommended specialist within the timeframe specified
• •Return to ER if symptoms worsen or new warning signs appear — don't wait for the follow-up appointment

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

• •What is the diagnosis and how serious is it?
• •Do I need to be admitted or can I go home?
• •What warning signs should I watch for at home?
• •When should I follow up with a specialist?
• •Are there any medications I should avoid until follow-up?
• •Can I get a summary of what was done?

When to See a Specialist

Emergency Medicine physicians handle life-threatening and urgent medical conditions requiring immediate care.

• •Chest pain or difficulty breathing
• •Stroke symptoms — face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty
• •Severe injuries — fractures, deep cuts, head trauma
• •Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
• •Poisoning or drug overdose
• •Uncontrolled bleeding
• •High fever with confusion or seizures
• •Severe abdominal pain

Call 108 (ambulance) or 112 (emergency) for life-threatening emergencies. Do not drive yourself if having chest pain or stroke symptoms.