Mangalore: KMC Hospital Mangalore has taken a significant step forward in emergency care with the inauguration of its renovated and advanced Emergency Department, officiated by Dr. H Sudarshan Ballal, Chairman of Manipal Health Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. The facility aims to set new standards in providing timely and high-quality emergency medical care.
State-of-the-art emergency care
The newly upgraded department features a 15-bedded emergency room, emergency paediatric care, and dedicated teams for stroke, cardiac, and trauma management. Equipped with advanced radiology services and a Stat Lab for point-of-care diagnosis, the department ensures swift and efficient patient care.
Additionally, the 24×7 Ambulance Service—Manipal Ambulance Response Services—boasts paramedics trained in handling critical emergencies during transit. Nurses are certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) to provide comprehensive emergency care.
Leaders speak on the upgrade
Dr. H Sudarshan Ballal emphasized, “The renovation of this emergency facility demonstrates our commitment to offering the best possible care to our community. This facility is equipped to manage any emergency effectively and promptly.”
Dr. Jeedhu Radhakrishnan, Head of Emergency Medicine, stated, “This upgraded department enables us to manage medical and surgical emergencies around the clock. A well-equipped emergency department ensures optimal use of the golden hour, which is crucial in saving lives.”
Community support for the initiative
Shri Bopanna K P, Airport Manager at Go Indigo, underscored the need for a full-fledged emergency centre, especially given the rising incidents of road accidents and health crises. Similarly, Shri Sudhir Kumar Dixit, CEO of Gail Mangalore Petrochemicals Ltd, noted the growing demand for specialized emergency care amidst increasing cases of strokes and heart-related emergencies.
Shri Praveen Kumar, Deputy General Manager of State Bank of India, highlighted Mangalore’s emergence as a tourism hub and the responsibility to provide world-class emergency care to both residents and visitors.
Saghir Siddiqui, Regional Chief Operating Officer at KMC Hospital, added, “This upgraded Emergency Department is a milestone in ensuring access to high-quality care. It reinforces our mission to enhance medical interventions and save lives.”
A commitment to saving lives
The enhanced Emergency Department is designed to meet the needs of both urban and rural populations, offering life-saving care at par with global standards.