Unit Description

The service confines itself to initial assessment and emergency care. Any subsequent care being arranged elsewhere as appropriate.

No. of Beds

71 including pre-admission beds

Hours of Operation

24 hr / 7 days per week

Ages of patients served

All ages

ED caters to all patients who require emergent care including but not limited to the following:

• Multiple injured patient
• Acute myocardial infarction
• Anaphylaxis
• Acute bronchial asthma
• The unconscious patient
• Seizure and convulsion
• Head injuries
• Shock
• Severe burns
• Orthopaedic emergencies
• Renal/ureteric colic
• Drug overdose and poisoning
• Management of sickle cell crisis
• ENT referrals
• Injuries and tetanus prophylaxis
• Cervical spine injuries