The Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Barbados’ Post

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

Horizon’s Emergency Departments remain extremely busy, and we need to prioritize trauma and critical care patients. Patients with non-urgent medical issues may experience long wait-times. 👉 We are encouraging the public to consider other options, such as www.eVisitNB.ca for receiving non-urgent care. Virtual care can address common illnesses, infections, prescription refills, blood work requests, sick notes and more. Not sure what your best option for care is? Visit www.SoWhyWait.ca or call 811 to learn more about your options. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or proceed to your local Emergency Department. Emergency, critical, and urgent cases will always be seen as quickly as possible.

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

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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

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🔷 **Management of Elbow Dislocation in Emergency Departments** 🔷 As an Emergency Physician dedicated to providing the highest standard of emergency care, I've encountered numerous cases of elbow dislocations. Effective and swift management is crucial to ensure optimal patient outcomes. In my experience, utilizing the bedside rail as a fulcrum during the reduction process has proven to be particularly effective. This technique allows for precise control and minimizes patient discomfort, making it my preferred method. The process involves positioning the patient's arm against the rail, leveraging it to achieve the necessary reduction. This method not only enhances the success rate of reductions but also reduces the likelihood of additional trauma to the joint. Video is not my production but is an exact reference of my preferred method and can be found at: https://lnkd.in/ejQuPi_R #EmergencyMedicine #ElbowDislocation #PatientCare #MedicalTechniques #HealthcareProfessionals

Seeking the right treatment for burns is crucial. Superficial burns typically heal on their own with basic first aid, while partial thickness burns may require medical attention to prevent infection and promote healing. Deep burns typically need specialized care, including skin grafts. Always consult a healthcare professional for severe burns. #BurnTreatment #MedicalCare #BurnTreatment #MedicalCare #drkentse #plasticsurgery