Doctors, nurses, and other trained staff in the Emergency Medicine Department at KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam handle life-threatening injuries, serious illnesses and other urgent health problems. They are ready around the clock every day of the week to assist anyone who needs emergency medical help. Teams in the emergency department assess patients to understand how serious their condition is. If someone requires urgent attention, our department's care team admits them. If not, the team may suggest options like outpatient tests or a follow-up visit with a doctor to address the problem. When patients leave the emergency department, doctors provide advice to ensure follow-up care happens. Emergency physicians often suggest visiting primary doctors afterwards. Patients should check their discharge instructions for details.

The KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam emergency department in South Kerala has met NABH standards for Emergency Room care since 2017. It focuses on maintaining top-quality practices, patient safety and compassionate treatment. A team of expert emergency doctors, trauma specialists, nurses and Emergency Medical Technicians, all trained in life support trauma care and critical situations, works there.

When is the Right Time to Visit the Emergency Department (ED)?

If you’re dealing with serious health issues such as sharp chest pain, a high fever or nonstop vomiting, seeking help matters. Our emergency department is always available, no matter the time—day or night.

But how do you decide if you should head to the ED? It depends on your situation. Here are some reasons to visit us:

• Car crashes and falls causing accidents
• Pain in the chest
• Vomiting or coughing up blood
• Overdosing on drugs
• High fever
• Head injuries from impacts
• Injuries from violent acts
• Critical or life-endangering situations
• Fainting or losing conscious awareness
• Serious physical trauma
• Poisoning or suspected intake of harmful toxins
• Severe burns from fire or heat
• Intense or unmanageable headaches
• Strong or ongoing stomach pain
• Difficulty in breathing
• Sudden paralysis or stroke warning signs
• Thoughts of self-harm or harming others
• Severe bleeding that doesn’t stop

Steps and Care Provided

The KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam emergency team stays equipped to help when seconds make all the difference. Well-prepared and staffed by trained professionals, the facility stays ready day and night to handle every kind of emergency with care, precision and understanding.

• Critical needs like Acute Medical, Surgical, Cardiac, Pediatric & Neonatal Emergencies
• Trauma & Accident Care
• Burns & Poisoning Management
• Disaster Management & Mass Casualty Response
• Ambulance services enhanced by AI – AI improves our ambulance services by making response times quicker, routes easier to navigate, and patient care better during emergencies. Ambulance services contact number - 9633009616
• Specialised units for stroke and cardiac care
• Tele-triage options for quick assessment

Why Should You Consider KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam for Emergency Care?

• KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam Emergency provides round-the-clock care to adults and children in a top-tier facility. Patients here get immediate attention from a skilled team of specialists who work with cutting-edge technology.
• Trained Staff: Experienced doctors and trained nurses lead our Emergency Medicine Department to give you top-notch care. They use modern facilities to make sure you get treatment that is both safe and works well.
• Open Every Day, All Day: We offer emergency services 24/7 throughout the year.
• Top-level Trauma Care for Adults: Patients with severe injuries get rapid care at our Level 1 Adult Trauma Center.
• Paediatric Trauma Expertise: We are trained to handle injuries in children and teenagers.
• Fast Heart Attack Treatment: EMS alerts our team about incoming heart attack patients so we are ready as they arrive.
• Complete Care: KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam connects patients to top specialists and its leading healthcare network.