Department of Emergency Medicine
& Trauma Care
The Department of Emergency Medicine at PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to providing round-the-clock emergency and trauma care. Equipped with cutting-edge technology and a highly skilled team of emergency physicians, our department stands as a leader in acute care services in the region.
Emergency contact :
0466 23 44 511 / 599
Services available 24 hour a day, throughout the year.
Round the clock services of dedicated team of Emergency Medicine physicians , Residents, Resident Medical officers, Doctors from major specialties, Nurses, Paramedics and Hospital Attendants etc. to provide urgent medical care.
- Separate 4 bedded.
- Genecology / Obstetrics area available within the Casualty.
- 24 x 7 well equipped Central Laboratory and Blood Bank attached to Casualty.
- well equipped Major septic OT is attached to Casualty.
OBJECTIVES
To provide, teach and advance Patient and Family centered Emergency Care.
Knowledge
- Comprehend the normal disposition, clinically relevant interrelationships, and functional and cross sectional anatomy of the various structures in the body.
- Identify the microscopic structure and correlate elementary ultra-structure of various organs and tissues and correlate the structure with the functions as a prerequisite for understanding the altered state in various disease processes.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles and sequential development of the organs and systems; recognize the critical stages of development and the effects of commonteratogens, genetic mutations and environmental hazards. He /She shall able to explain the developmental basis of the major variations and abnormalities.
Infrastructure
- 35-Bed Emergency Department: Well-equipped with dedicated areas for resuscitation, observation, and acute care management.
- Triage Area: A structured triage system ensures rapid assessment and categorization of patients based on severity.
- Comprehensive Toxicology Resuscitation Bay: A specialized unit designed for the management of poisoning and toxicological emergencies.
- Emergency Department ICU (EDICU) – 5 Beds: A dedicated critical care unit for severely ill and unstable patients requiring intensive monitoring and intervention.
- Procedure Rooms: Dedicated spaces for advanced emergency procedures, minor surgeries, and interventional techniques.
Scope of Services
- Stroke Care, Including Mechanical Thrombectomy: A fully equipped stroke unit capable of thrombolysis and endovascular interventions.
- Polytrauma Services (24×7): Multidisciplinary trauma care with immediate access to emergency surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and critical care.
- Acute Cardiac Care: Rapid diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndromes, including thrombolysis and PCI referral.
- Pediatric and Neonatal Emergency Care: Specialized care for critically ill infants and children.
- Poisoning and Toxicology Services: Advanced toxicology care with a dedicated resuscitation bay for poison and envenomation cases.
- Sepsis and Shock Management: Early goal-directed therapy and aggressive resuscitation protocols.
- Airway and Ventilation Management: 24×7 availability of expert airway management and mechanical ventilation support.
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Emergency Medicine: Integrated ultrasound-based diagnostic and procedural guidance.
- Disaster and Mass Casualty Response: Preparedness for handling large-scale emergencies and mass casualties.
Academic Programs
NBEMS DNB Emergency Medicine (4 Seats) :
- National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)-accredited residency program, training future emergency medicine specialists.
AHA Certified Training Programs:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Advanced Resuscitation Training Programs:
- ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)
- ADLS (Advanced Disaster Life Support)
- BDLS (Basic Disaster Life Support)
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for Resuscitation
Faculty & Expertise
- 6 NMC-Recognized Post-MD/DNB Emergency Medicine Consultants: A team of highly skilled emergency physicians with extensive experience in trauma, critical care, and resuscitation.
- Multidisciplinary Team Approach: Close collaboration with neurology, cardiology, trauma surgery, and ICU teams for seamless emergency care.
Research & Publications
Our department actively contributes to emergency medicine research, with numerous published papers in indexed journals. Areas of research include:
- Resuscitation and Cardiac Arrest Outcomes
- Trauma and Prehospital Care
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine
- Toxicology and Envenomation Management
- Sepsis and Shock Resuscitation
- Publications in Indexed Journals
- ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF EARLY POINT-OF-CARE ULTRASOUND IN DIAGNOSING ACUTE ABDOMINAL PAIN IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT – Dr Shanavas P1, Dr Akhil S L2*, Dr. R C Krishna Kumar3
- EVALUATION OF EARLY SEPSIS PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTATION ON PATIENT OUTCOMES IN A HIGH-VOLUME EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT SETTING – Dr Akhil S L1, Dr Shanavas P2* , Dr. R C Krishna Kumar3.
Conferences and CME
- Conducted Essentials of Emergency Management CME for Doctors at PK DAS Institute of Medical Sciences as part of World Emergency Medicine Day Celebration 2024.
- Paper presentation by Dr AKHIL S L on the topic POCUS in Cardiac Arrest at European Resuscitation Council Conference Resuscitation 2023 at Barcelona, Spain.
- Paper presentation by Dr AKHIL S L on the topic ‘It’s high time to Incorporate POCUS in advanced Resuscitation of Cardiac Arrest Patients ‘ At World Academic Congress of Emergency Medicine [WACEM 2024] at Rome Italy.
- Conducted Various American Heart Association BLS ACLS Programs at PK DAS Institute of Medical Sciences.
- Conducted Various Public Programs on BLS , Pre hospital trauma care across Palakkad District.
The Facilities
Out Patient Department
The Casualty department receives patients all day through. Casualty doctors are always available and are assisted by qualified and professional nursing staff. The patients are attended soon after they are received in the department and taken care of with utmost compassion so to feel a homely surrounding.
In Patient Services
The Casualty department is well organized, equipped with sufficient and necessary instruments like ECG , Nebulizer and Oxygen Supplies etc. Well equipped Ambulance services are readily available.
Future Plans & Development
- NABH Accreditation: Working towards achieving National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) certification for quality assurance and patient safety.
- Advanced Simulation-Based Training: Expansion of the medical skills lab to incorporate high-fidelity simulation for emergency and trauma training.
- Establishing a Prehospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Network: Integrating ambulance services with a digital emergency response system.
- Expansion of Stroke and Neurocritical Care Services: Strengthening interventional neurology services for better stroke outcomes.
- Fellowship Programs in Emergency Medicine Subspecialties: Developing fellowships in Resuscitation, Trauma
Contact Details
[email protected]
Emergency Cases
Please feel welcome to contact our friendly reception staff with any general or medical enquiry call us.
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday 8.00 – 7:00 pm
Saturday 9.00 – 8.00 pm
Sunday 10.00 – 9.00 pm
Our Medical HOD Professors
Our professional and well experienced professors and educational
staffs all have exceptional experience and trained skills under various
medical departments and its treatment.
staffs all have exceptional experience and trained skills under various
medical departments and its treatment.
Richard Muldoone
Muldoone obtained his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering at Tulane University prior to attending St George's University School of Medicine.
Michael Brian
Brian specializes in treating skin, hair, nail, and mucous membrane. He also address cosmetic issues, helping to revitalize the appearance of the skin and nails.
Maria Andaloro
Andaloro graduated from medical school and completed 3 years residency program in pediatrics. She passed rigorous exams by the American Board of Pediatrics.