Casualty/Emergency
The patient presents with potentially life threatening medical, obstetric and surgical conditions, either brought by good samaritan, relatives or ambulance.
The may present without prior appointment. A BLS/ATLS/ACLS.
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Triage system is used to screen them and classify according to priority. This is done by an RCO or an MO who together with the trained NO will co-ordinate appropriate immediate action to save life.
Maurice Ochieng
Services offered in casualty
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Nebulization
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Drug administration
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Rescusitation (off all kinds of shocks)
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Suturing of wounds
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Plaster application & removal
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Reduction of joints dislocation
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Removing of foreign bodies
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Fluid therapy replacement
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Fast exam
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Cauterization of nelioval acute urine resection
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Chest tube insertion in chest trauma
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Stabilization of trauma patient and co-ordination of referral
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Sexual gender based violence (SGBV)
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Emergency laboratory & Radiology services
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Admission
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Wound dressing
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Removal of stitches