Crisis responsible for most deaths from brain stroke, heart attack and road traffic accidents
Merengo Sims offers an ‘Fastest Pass Pass’ ambulance in 15 minutes
With 11 dedicated beds conforming to JCI standards to deal with emergencies like Ahmedabad, Brain Stroke, Heart Attack and Road Traffic Accidents, Merengo Sims Hospital Ahmedabad has provided new energy to the Emergency Department with redefined protocol as every minute counts for every life.
The Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation and certification is recognized as a global leader for quality healthcare for patient care and safety. There are only 36 JCI accredited hospitals in India.
According to a study on brain stroke, heart attack and road accident related deaths, stroke is the leading cause of death and disability in India. An estimated 18000 cases of brain stroke are reported monthly in Gujarat.
With more than 1.51 lakh road accident-related deaths in 2019, India ranks first among 199 countries in terms of road accident deaths and accounts for about 11 per cent of road accident-related deaths worldwide.
Efforts to improve ER are aimed at saving more lives during the Golden Hour and preventing casualties caused by emergencies.
The biggest challenge is that many hospital emergency departments are not equipped to provide immediate treatment for brain stroke and heart attack, as well as wasting important time because patients do not know which ER to go to in such an emergency.
Merengo Sims Hospital is the largest, multi-super specialty, JCI and NABH accredited hospital in Ahmedabad with a Center of Excellence (COE) compliant emergency department with facilities focused on protocol for rescuing people injured in brain stroke, heart attack and road accident.
Merengo Sims Hospital has a central toll-free helpline number – 1800 309 9999 and only its ambulance service can reach Ahmedabad city in 15 minutes.
Other Features of 24X7 Emergency Excellent JCI protocol, availability of senior consultant at night, no additional emergency charge after 8 pm, Golden Hour protocol, international guidelines, stroke ready protocol, multi-disciplinary team, specialization, There are labs and operation theaters etc.
A founding member, MD and CEO of Merengo Asia Healthcare, Dr. Rajiv Singh said that a good emergency department contributes in reducing mortality for many patients, increasing treatment outcomes, reducing rehabilitation time and limiting treatment costs.
Every reputable super-specialty hospital should include ER with quick response time as an integral part of the healthcare unit. With the speedy operation of trained and dedicated physicians with every support operation, we aim to set new standards in redefining ER facilities and to transform healthcare.
The chairman of Merengo Sims Hospital, Dr. “Brain strokes and heart attacks are affecting more young people in the age group of 25-35 years and people are losing their lives prematurely,” Keur Parikh said. Road accident related deaths are also on the rise.
We are working to raise awareness about the symptoms of stroke and heart attack and to help generate information about the Golden Hour. Our efforts to introduce new protocols have focused on strengthening the medical response and support operations response. It also prepares a matrix in which the patient or attendant can easily receive medical help so that we are able to save more lives in these situations.
