Acute Medical Care
Acute medical care refers to the immediate treatment of sudden or severe illnesses or injuries. It often involves rapid diagnosis, stabilisation, and management of critical medical conditions. AKUH offers cutting-edge diagnosis and personalised, compassionate care for a wide range of acute illnesses. We are dedicated to ensuring timely intervention, patient comfort, and optimal recovery.
Conditions We Treat
Our acute medical care services cover a diverse spectrum of conditions, including:
- Respiratory illnesses: Pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Cardiac conditions: Heart failure, arrhythmias, angina.
- Gastrointestinal disorders: Gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, peptic ulcers.
- Neurological conditions: Stroke, seizures, meningitis.
- Infectious diseases: Malaria, typhoid, dengue.
- Toxicological emergencies: Poisoning and overdose.
Our Services
We offer comprehensive acute medical care services, including:
- 24/7 emergency care: Our state-of-the-art emergency department is equipped to handle a wide range of medical emergencies, ensuring rapid diagnosis and treatment.
- Intensive care unit (ICU): We provide critical care for patients requiring advanced monitoring and support.
- Medical wards: We offer inpatient care for patients with acute illnesses requiring hospitalisation.
- Diagnostic procedures: We offer rapid and accurate testing, including blood tests, X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.
- Multidisciplinary care: We provide access to specialists for expert advice and treatment in complex diseases that require different specialists.
Our Multidisciplinary Team
Our services are delivered by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals, including:
- Internal medicine specialists: Physicians who diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions.
- Emergency physicians: Specialists in emergency medicine who provide immediate care.
- Critical care specialists: Physicians who specialise in intensive care medicine.
- Nurses: Dedicated nurses who provide compassionate care and support.
- Allied health professionals: Therapists, technicians, and other healthcare professionals who contribute to patient care.
To learn more about our highly trained and skilled experts, search on Find a Doctor under the speciality of Internal Medicine.
At AKUH, we believe that you deserve the best possible care during your time of need. Our focus on patient safety, compassion, and excellence ensures that you receive the highest quality acute medical care.
