Programme 013 / 4 ADMITTED
MD Emergency Medicine
Postgraduate · 3-year specialty
Seats permitted4
Intensive training in resuscitation, airway management, and acute care medicine, with exposure to a wide spectrum of medical and trauma emergencies.
Department of Emergency Medicine
A frontline 24/7 clinical specialty dedicated to rapid evaluation, resuscitation, and stabilization. Integrating acute care, trauma management, and critical care through evidence-based protocols to optimize survival in time-critical conditions.
The Department of Emergency Medicine at AVMCH serves as the high-acuity gateway to hospital-based acute care. We manage undifferentiated patients across all age groups 24/7, emphasizing time-sensitive interventions like stroke, STEMI, and trauma alerts through a structured, color-coded triage system.
24/7 High-Acuity Access
Red Zone Resuscitation Bay
Mobile ICU Ambulance Fleet
Department
The frontline of life-saving medical care.
Operating as a 'hospital within a hospital,' we provide seamless transition from pre-hospital stabilization to specialized ICU care, backed by around-the-clock stat imaging and diagnostics.
The Department of Emergency Medicine is a dedicated specialty for the rapid evaluation and management of acute illness and injury. We integrate principles of trauma management, toxicology, and disaster medicine. Our role is critical in patient safety and hospital workflow, serving as the primary gateway to acute care while significantly reducing morbidity and mortality through early recognition of stroke, sepsis, and cardiac arrest.
We emphasize simulation-based emergency training and regular mock drills to maintain staff preparedness. Our faculty are active in teaching undergraduate, postgraduate, and nursing staff in life-saving skills. We follow international 'Gold Standard' protocols like ACLS, ATLS, and PALS, ensuring 'Door-to-ECG' times under 10 minutes and immediate CT access for 'Brain Attack' victims.
Our approach utilizes bedside ultrasound (POCUS) as a 'modern stethoscope' to identify internal bleeding or heart failure in real-time, eliminating the risk of moving critical patients prematurely.
Beyond technical excellence, we remain committed to human-centric care through dedicated family counseling and a mission-driven promise to provide free first aid and subsidized care for the underprivileged.
Research Focus
Thrust · Resuscitation Science, POCUS, Systems Engineering
Outreach
Outreach · Pre-hospital Integration, Disaster Drills
Training the next generation of emergency physicians.
Academic Programmes
Programme 02150 / 150 ADMITTED
MBBS
Undergraduate Clinical Postings
Batch size150
Structured clinical postings focusing on initial evaluation, stabilization, and the basics of triage and life-saving resuscitation.
Leadership
Expertise in Emergency Resuscitation.
The department is driven by a team of highly skilled faculty members specializing in emergency protocols and simulation-based teaching.
Dr. Safdhar Hasmi R.
Assistant Professor · MD Anaesthesiology
An expert in emergency airway management and clinical resuscitation. Dr. Hasmi leads numerous simulation-based training initiatives and has contributed to institutional checklists for monitored anaesthesia care.
Faculty
A dedicated team of emergency clinicians.
3 qualified professionals committed to clinical excellence.
Research · Thrust & Projects
Advancing the science of emergency care.
Early Critical Care
Sepsis resuscitation, ED-based ventilation strategies, and shock phenotyping in the first 60 minutes.
Airway & Resuscitation
Difficult airway algorithms, delayed sequence intubation, and resuscitative pharmacology.
POCUS & Monitoring
RUSH protocol refinement, cardiac arrest ultrasound integration, and physiologic monitoring.
Research Projects
Investigations in high-acuity medicine.
From non-invasive ventilation strategies to point-of-care ultrasound utility in dengue, our research focuses on practical bedside outcomes.
Research Snapshot
5 projects logged since 2023
| # | Project | PI | Funding | Focus | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Serum Lactate and Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter as diagnostics indicators for Differentiating Provoked, Unprovoked Seizures and Psychogenic Non epileptic seizures in the Emergency Department: A Prospective Observational Study. | Dr Jayasurya | self | Dr haribabu Dr fantin joel calingarayar | ongoing · Not presented |
| 02 | Comparing Intubation Techniques in Mannequin during Ongoing CPR: Conventional Non-Styleted, Conventional Styleted, Conventional Kiwi Grip, and Video Laryngoscopy –A Simulation Based Observational Study | Dr thiruselvam | self | Dr haribabu Dr fantin joel calingarayar | Finished · Presented /not published |
| 03 | Determining the optimal site for Needle decompression: A Comparative observational study of chestwall thicknes at the second intercostal space midclavicular line and fifth intercostal space mid axillary line in adults using computed tomography and ultrasound | Dr Dhanapandian | self | Dr haribabu Dr E.Lavanya | ongoing · Not presented |
| 04 | Evaluating the Impact of Early Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) Strategies on Clinical Outcomes in Emergency Management of Acute RespiratoryFailure – Randomized controlled trail | Dr.Harini | self | Dr Haribabu Dr. Safdhar hasmi.r | ongoing · Not presented |
| 05 | Utility of Point of Care Ultrasound in Predicting the Severity for Patients with Dengue Fever – A Prospective Cross-sectional Study. | Dr. Vivek | self | Dr haribabu Dr. Safdhar hasmi.r | Finished · Presented /not published |
| 06 | Determining the optimal site for Needle decompression: A Comparative observational study of chestwall thicknes at the second intercostal space midclavicular line and fifth intercostal space mid axillary line in adults using computed tomography and ultrasound | Dr Dhanapandian | self | Dr haribabu Dr E.Lavanya | ongoing · Not presented |
| 07 | Serum Lactate and Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter as diagnostics indicators for Differentiating Provoked, Unprovoked Seizures and Psychogenic Non epileptic seizures in the Emergency Department: A Prospective Observational Study. | Dr Jayasurya | self | Dr haribabu Dr fantin joel calingarayar | ongoing · Not presented |
| 08 | Comparing Intubation Techniques in Mannequin during Ongoing CPR: Conventional Non-Styleted, Conventional Styleted, Conventional Kiwi Grip, and Video Laryngoscopy –A Simulation Based Observational Study | Dr thiruselvam | self | Dr haribabu Dr fantin joel calingarayar | Finished · Presented /not published |
Publications
Contributing to the global knowledge base.
Arterial blood gas alterations and hemodynamic changes due to pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopic cholecystectomy
NeuroQuantology · 2022
Dr. Lavanya E, Dr. Sahana S, Dr. Ranjith Kumar S
Supraclavicular vs Interscalene Block Using Ropivacaine and Dexmedetomidine as Adjuvant
European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine · 2023
Dr. Shilpa Garg, Dr. Sahana Selvaraj, Dr. E. Lavanya
Pain Management In Emergency Medicine: Challenges and Solutions (Book Chapter)
Pain in Emergency Medicine · 1st Ed
Dr. Fantin Joel Calingarayar
Copyright: Checklist for Monitored Anaesthesia Care (L-144239/2024)
Intellectual Property · 2024
Dr. Safdhar Hasmi R.
Patient Care
The Red Zone: Resuscitation at its peak.
Triage
ESI & START System
Red Zone
Critical Resuscitation
Ambulance
ALS Mobile ICUs
Procedure
Minor OT & Plaster
Infrastructure
Advanced Technology for Acute Crisis.
Resuscitation Bay (Red Zone)
ACLS/ATLS
Equipped with high-end ventilators, crash carts, defibrillators, and multi-para monitors for immediate intervention.
ESI Triage System
Color-Coded
Structured segregation based on Emergency Severity Index to ensure the sickest patients are prioritized instantly.
Bedside POCT & POCUS
Diagnosis
Bedside Ultrasound (eFAST/RUSH) and ABG analysis units for making life-saving decisions in seconds.
Procedure Rooms
Minor OT
Dedicated spaces for suturing, debridement, and immediate orthopedic stabilization (Plaster Room).
ALS Ambulance Fleet
Mobile ICU
Advanced Life Support ambulances equipped with transport ventilators and monitors for pre-hospital stabilization.
Philosophy
Emergency · AVMCH
“Every second counts. Our mission is to provide life-saving interventions through rapid triage, multi-disciplinary coordination, and human-centric care.
Department of Emergency Medicine, AVMCH & Hospital
Clinical Excellence
Standardized protocols. Personalized care.
We move away from 'first-come, first-served' to severity-based categorization, ensuring immediate intervention for Level 1 and Level 2 cases.
Gatekeeper Triage
Severity-based categorization ensuring high-acuity cases like strokes receive immediate care.
Bedside Ultrasound
Using POCUS as a 'modern stethoscope' to identify internal bleeding without moving critical patients.
Continuum of Care
Seamless transition from ambulance to ER to specialized ICUs with 24/7 stat imaging.
Human-Centric
Dedicated family counseling and free/subsidized care for the underprivileged.
Events & Workshops
Educating Emergency Physicians.
Speaker - World Congress of Emergency Medicine Educators (WCEME)
Dr. Safdhar Hasmi R.
International Platform
Moderator & Workshop Lead (WCEME)
Dr. Fantin Joel Calingarayar
Suturing & Splinting Workshop
Scientific Committee Coordinator (WCEME)
Dr. E. Lavanya
Cadaveric Workshop Coordination
Conferences & CMEs
Participation in Global Forums.
WC
EME 2024
World Congress of Emergency Medicine Educators
Hosted at AVMCH
Dr. Hasmi, Dr. Calingarayar, Dr. Lavanya
Get in Touch
24/7 Emergency Communication.
For ambulance requests, emergency referrals, or academic enquiries, please reach out to the department.
Emergency E-mail:emergency.medicine@avmc.edu.in
Emergency Phone:24/7 Support Available
Location:Ground Floor · AVMCH & Hospital