PGIMS Rohtak ramps up emergency services ahead of Diwali

In view of the anticipated surge in emergency cases during Diwali, the authorities at Pt BD Sharma PGIMS here have enhanced staff and facilities at its Trauma Centre.

As per directions from the PGIMS administration, additional medical staff has been deployed to ensure uninterrupted emergency services. Senior Professor and Incharge of the Trauma Centre has issued necessary instructions to departments, including orthopaedics, general surgery, neurosurgery, burns and plastic surgery and ophthalmology.

“Over 350 patients visit the Trauma Centre daily. This number is expected to rise to over 500 on the day before Diwali and on the festival itself. Most of the additional cases typically involve burn injuries and eye irritation caused by cracker blasts and increased air pollution,” said a PGIMS official.

He said the enhanced preparedness was part of the PGIMS' commitment to providing timely and effective medicare during the festive season, ensuring patient safety and rapid response in trauma-related emergencies.

“All departments have been asked to assign extra doctors and resident staff during Diwali, and the following day, to manage any potential increase in patient inflow. Special focus is on burns and plastic surgery and ophthalmology departments,” said Dr Kundan Mittal, Medical Superintendent, PGIMS.

He said the number of patient trolleys in the triage area had also been increased to handle emergency admissions more efficiently. “Additionally, one more General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) has been kept on call to respond promptly in case of a sudden rush of patients,” he added.