Casualty & Emergency Services
The Emergency & Casualty Department at AKG Memorial Co-operative Hospital operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing immediate medical care for accidents, trauma, critical illnesses and other life-threatening emergencies. Our experienced emergency physicians, surgeons, nurses and support staff deliver rapid assessment, resuscitation and advanced emergency treatment whenever every second counts.
24×7 Emergency Care
- Emergency and Casualty services available 24 hours a day, throughout the year.
- 10-bed Emergency Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
- 19-bed Emergency Ward for acute patient care.
- 5 dedicated triage beds for rapid patient assessment and prioritisation.
- Senior Resident Doctors available round the clock for emergency management and resuscitation.
- Casualty Medical Officers and Intern Doctors available 24×7 in the triage area.
Advanced Emergency Facilities
- Fully equipped emergency department for airway, breathing and circulation (ABC) management.
- Crash carts, intubation kits, cervical collars, spine boards, pelvic binders and intercostal drainage systems readily available.
- Immediate stabilisation and treatment of trauma and critically ill patients.
- Well-equipped Minor Operation Theatre (Minor OT) for emergency procedures.
- Dedicated plaster room for fracture stabilisation and splinting.
Trauma & Critical Care Support
- 24×7 Operation Theatres for emergency and trauma surgeries.
- 24×7 Blood Bank services for emergency transfusions.
- Rapid coordination with critical care specialists, surgeons, anaesthesiologists and diagnostic services.
- Priority is always given to life-saving treatment before administrative formalities such as registration and medico-legal documentation.
Emergencies We Handle
Heart attacks and chest pain, stroke and sudden weakness, road traffic accidents and trauma, breathing difficulty, severe infections and sepsis, poisoning, diabetic emergencies, gastrointestinal bleeding, acute abdominal pain, and obstetric emergencies.
Our Commitment
Our Emergency Department is designed to provide immediate, high-quality medical care during critical situations. Whether responding to medical emergencies, trauma, accidents, cardiac events, stroke or other life-threatening conditions, our multidisciplinary team works together to ensure timely diagnosis, rapid intervention and compassionate care.
Frequently asked questions
Is the emergency department open at night and on holidays?
Yes. Emergency and Casualty services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Do I need to register before getting emergency treatment?
No. Life-saving treatment is always given priority before registration and medico-legal formalities.
What should I bring to the emergency department?
If possible, bring a list of current medicines, previous medical records and an ID — but never delay coming for these.