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Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
SRN Hospital in Prayagraj to transform trauma centre into level-1 facility
With an aim to strengthen emergency medical services in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital (SRNH) in Prayagraj is set to upgrade its existing level-2 trauma centre to a full-fledged level-1 facility. Aligning with the Apex Trauma Centre Guidelines by the union ministry of health and family welfare, the proposed expansion will transform the trauma centre into a state-of-the-art 100-bed level-1 facility at a cost of over ₹38.84 crore, said officials at SRNH, an associated hospital of Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Prayagraj. According to officials, the construction of the new trauma block will begin in June 2025. The facility to developed with the state government's support will likely be functional within 18-24 months. Dr RK Chaudhry, co-nodal officer of the trauma centre at SRN Hospital, said, 'With the transition to level-1 trauma care, we aim to save more lives by ensuring timely, integrated, and multidisciplinary treatment for every serious case arriving here. The upgraded centre will be a lifeline for trauma victims in eastern U.P. and a model of modern emergency care in the state.' Planned expansion As per the already-floated tender and planning documents, the new trauma block will include a state-of-the-art integrated emergency room with triage, resuscitation, and fast-track bays along with dedicated ICU and HDU zones with increased bed strength. There will also be a high dependency unit (HDU), also known as an intermediate care unit (ICU) or step-down unit -- a specialised area within a hospital that provides a higher level of care than a general ward but is not an intensive care unit. The facility will also have at least four modular operation theatres, on-site CT, MRI, digital X-ray, and ultrasonography units as well as 24x7 in-house laboratory and blood bank support along with dedicated spaces for neurosurgery, orthopaedic trauma, plastic and general surgery teams. Current scenario and limitations At present, SRN Hospital's trauma centre, functioning since 2012, operates with 53 beds, including 10 intensive care unit beds, two operation theatres besides diagnostic and critical testing facilities. The current layout affects patient mobility and slows down multidisciplinary interventions during emergencies, officials said. Wide catchment and patient load Currently, the SRNH trauma centre serves hundreds of trauma patients every week, not only from Prayagraj but also from adjoining districts, including Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Kaushambi, and parts of Madhya Pradesh, officials said. Most cases involve road traffic accidents, head injuries, polytrauma, burns, and orthopaedic emergencies. Hospital officials claim to have noted a spike in trauma referrals during Magh Mela, Kumbh Mela and festive seasons, when mass gatherings lead to a higher incidence of accidents and critical injuries. Apex Trauma Centre Guidelines As per national norms and the Trauma Care Facility Guidelines by the Directorate General of Health Services, a level-1 trauma centre must be affiliated with a teaching hospital, have multidisciplinary specialist teams available 24x7, possess full diagnostic and operative capabilities on-site, have designated space for rehabilitation and psychological care, and serve as a referral hub for lower-tier trauma centres SRNH meets a major part of the eligibility already and is being structurally equipped now to meet remaining requirements, hospital officials said.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Prayagraj hospitals inalert modeamid tension
Prayagraj: In view of the ongoing situation between India and Pakistan, an alert was issued in city hospitals. In this regard, preparations have intensified in the division's largest hospital, the Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital (SRNH). According to the hospital's Chief Medical Superintendent, Dr RB Kamal, discussions were held to reserve 250 beds in the availability of medicines, oxygen supply, condition of medical equipment, testing machines, and trauma centre are being further improved in the 1200-bed hospital. The hospital is ready to deal with any emergency. CMO Dr AK Tiwari said that no instructions have yet come for special preparations regarding the war between India and Pakistan. Operation Sindoor Pak drones enter Indian airspace, explosions heard just hours after truce deal Sirens, explosions in border districts after Pak breaks deal: What we know so far 'What happened to ceasefire?' J&K CM after explosions heard across Srinagar Dr Suman Kumar Chaudhary, Chief Medical Superintendent of Colvin Hospital, said that instructions have been given to ensure the availability of medicines in an emergency. Leave of doctors and paramedical staff has been cancelled. Doctors were alerted in Beli and Dufferin Hospital.
Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
Youth killed with stump in cricket match brawl in Pratapgarh
A 22-year-old youth was killed in a dispute during a cricket match in Pure Dalpat Shah village under Aspur Devsara police station in Pratapgarh district on Wednesday. Police have registered a case of murder against the two accused on the complaint of the victim's brother and have arrested the duo. The victim, Inderjeet alias Lahuri, son of a Kotedar, Ramcharitra of Pure Dalpat Shah village under Aspur Devsara police station area of Pratapgarh, had gone to play cricket in the village field on Tuesday evening. During the match, he had a dispute with the accused--Atul Saroj and Shani Saroj of the same village. Both youths beat him with a stump, seriously injuring him. On receiving information, the family took Inderjeet to the medical college, where doctors, assessing his condition to be serious, referred him to Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital (SRNH), Prayagraj. However, he died on the way at around 12 midnight. Upon receiving the information, SHO of Aspur Devsara police station Dhirendra Singh Thakur, CO Manoj Raghuvanshi, and ASP (East) Durgesh Singh reached the spot and gathered details about the incident. A forensic team also reached the site and collected evidence. Police have registered a murder case on the complaint of the deceased's elder brother, Surjeet Verma. SHO Dhirendra Singh Thakur said that while playing cricket, the two youths killed him using a stump. Both have been arrested and will be sent to jail.
