We deliver emergency and acute care around-the-clock for patients experiencing serious acute illness or traumatic injuries. Our emergency treatment unit offers assessment and initial treatment to critically ill patients, including treatment of cardiac problems as well as respiratory problems, overdoses /poisoning, bites and stings.
We do care level 1 A & E (according to A & E policy)
Trauma ICU beds (4) facilitated by all equipment resources
Dedicated building is still under construction but protocols are Implemented in the exsisting improved unit.
Established 5 emergency out reach teams to attend any emergency in the Badulla district.
The contribution of the ETU in minimizing inward admissions is admirable and this has been successfully achieved mainly through RTU & by performing Minor surgical procedures .
In addition to management of critically ill patients, Emergency treatment unit provides following services.
Divisions of the ETU
Rabies Post Exposure Prophylaxis through Rabies treatment unit
Minor surgical procedures (e.g. suturing)
Benzathine Penicillin prophylaxis through Injection room