Emergency Medicine SVIMS Conference

Tirupati: Experts at the continuing medical education (CME) program hosted by Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) Tirupati on Tuesday said emergency doctors act as the “first line of defence” and the first hour after a serious incident is usually the first hour. the determining factor between life and death.

The CME program was developed by SVIMS director and vice-chancellor Dr. Opened by RV Kumar. Dr. Kumar highlighted the challenges faced by emergency physicians who must stabilize patients and make vital clinical decisions under intense pressure.

Dr. “They are the first line of defense in treating high-risk cases such as cardiac arrest, trauma and stroke,” Kumar said.

He acknowledged advances in diagnostics, imaging and telemedicine that have revolutionized emergency care by enabling accurate and effective treatment.

He called on SVIMS emergency services to embrace new technologies and continue to improve their skills,

Head of the department of emergency medicine, Dr. Krishnasimha Reddy shared the progress of the department since its inception in 2010. Associate Professor Prakash Babu spoke about quality care strategies when there are resource constraints.

CME also features guest speakers from Texas, USA, Dr. Jai Pandya and Dr. He also hosted Amir Rashid. Dr. Pandya emphasized the benefits of teamwork. Dr. The chief mentioned overcrowding in the emergency room. He suggested strategies such as streamlining intake and discharge processes using predictive data. The creation of specialized response teams to effectively allocate resources to critical incidents was also discussed.