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#QEHPublicNotice The medical team in the Accident and Emergency Department is currently responding to a surge in the number of patients presenting for treatment with various medical complaints. At 8am today March 24, 2024, approximately 50 patients were waiting to be seen and the average wait time currently exceeds 24 hours. It is at this time that we encourage members of the public to use the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS/Help Desk) at 536-4800 using regular or WhatsApp calls as your first point of contact. Our doctors will be available via the hotline from 9am to midnight during this surge to provide medical advice to help you determine if AED should be the next course of action. Currently the AED Team is working to reduce the number of patients in the department and the wait time, which has increased due to the temporary closure of the 24-hour Winston Scott Polyclinic at Jemmotts Lane, St. Michael. That facility is expected to reopen on Wednesday March 27, 2024. Life-threatening conditions, under the AED’s Triage System will continue to be seen and treated immediately. These include patients who for example, have life, limb or sight threatening complaints, gunshot wounds, heart attacks, active seizure activity or a patient who needs resuscitation. Other individuals who present to AED during the current surge will experience an extended wait for treatment. Regular updates will be provided during the surge, and we the QEH management apologise for the inconvenience, as the AED team works to reduce waiting times and offer the best possible care and treatment.

Emergency medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses that are severe enough to need emergency care. Emergency physicians are qualified to handle a broad spectrum of medical crises, including respiratory distress, infectious diseases, cardiac arrest, and trauma. They work in emergency rooms of hospitals, where they are under constant pressure to make quick decisions that frequently save lives. Emergency medicine is a multidisciplinary field that includes trauma management, critical care, and disaster preparedness. Emergency physicians are vital to the timely and efficient treatment of patients during their most vulnerable periods. Clink Link read complete blog:-https://lnkd.in/gweRdicW #emergencymedicine #emergencymedicalservices #emergency #IBMP

The medical team in the Accident and Emergency Department has been working tirelessly in response to the surge in the number of patients presenting for treatment with various medical complaints. At midnight today, March 25th, 2024, approximately 26 patients were waiting to be seen, down from 71 patients recorded midnight Saturday at the height of the surge. At 7am, 11 patients were waiting to be seen in the department. While the average wait time still is still longer than ideal, there has been significant improvement in AED in this regard. We continue to encourage members of the public to use the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS/Help Desk) at 536-4800 as a first point of contact using regular or Whatapp Calls. From 9am to midnight during the current surge, our doctors will be able to give an initial assessment and provide advice on your next course of action for treatment. We do expect the surge may continue until Wednesday March 27th , 2024, when the 24-hour Winston Scott Polyclinic at Jemmotts Lane, St. Michael, is scheduled to reopen. A reminder, life-threatening conditions, under the AED’s Triage System will continue to be seen and treated immediately. These include patients who for example, have life, limb or sight threatening complaints, gunshot wounds, heart attacks, active seizure activity or a patient who needs resuscitation. Other individuals who present to AED during the current surge will experience an extended wait for treatment. Regular updates will be provided during the surge, and we the QEH management apologise for the inconvenience, as the AED team works to reduce waiting times and offer the best possible care and treatment. #QEHPublicNotice

A heart attack is a medical emergency. Call for help immediately. The average person waits 3 hours before seeking help for symptoms of a heart attack. Many heart attack patients die before they reach a hospital. The sooner the person gets to the emergency room, the better the chance of survival. So you feel a tight band of pain around your chest. The pain moves from your chest to your arms, shoulder and neck. Heart attack is due to plaque formation or a blockage. Identifying the symptoms is important. Read the text above to help your loved ones during emergency conditions! First Aid and critical care go hand in hand. Emergency treatment with prompt critical care is essential. #Criticalcare #MissionICU #FirstAid #Ruralhealthcare Maanoj Shah Darshan Mahajan Ashwin Naik Dr Edmond Fernandes, MD Dr. Viraj Vaidya

✅ CRASH CART TROLLEY ✅ An emergency trolley equipped with essential medications and tools necessary for life-saving interventions, particularly in cases of cardiac arrest or other medical emergencies. Among the medications stored in the crash cart are High-Risk Medications, as well as Look-Alike and Sound-Alike (LASA) Medications. To mitigate risks of errors, these medications should be clearly distinguished: 🔴 High-Risk Medications must be labeled with a red label and placed on red-colored paper. 🟡 Look-Alike Medications should be labeled with yellow, and 🔵 Sound-Alike Medications with blue. The proper labeling and segregation of these medications help to reduce the likelihood of administration errors, ensuring patient safety during critical moments. The Crash Cart serves as a pivotal component in emergency preparedness, reducing response times and aiding healthcare professionals in delivering prompt, effective care. #PatientSafety #HRMmedications #ICU #MedicationSafety #crashcart #LASA

Cardiovascular life support is a critical component of emergency medical care that encompasses a range of interventions aimed at stabilizing patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies. ✔️ https://bit.ly/3rjfKVD

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Today is World Sepsis Day. Do you know what Sepsis is and the impacts it can have on people? Sepsis can be life threatening and is a medical emergency. As a company with geriatricians, physicians, and nurses passionate about taking care of older adults, we felt it was important for everyone to know what Sepsis is, who’s vulnerable, and warning signs.   Here’s what you can do to safeguard from Sepsis: If you or a loved one is currently being treated for infection, tell your health care provider if you do not feel better with treatment or feel worse despite treatment. And if you are experiencing signs as shown in the diagram, seek medical attention immediately. Awareness is key. #worldsepsisday #sepsis #sepsisawareness #worldsepsisday24 #worldsepsisday2024

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