The Emergency Department at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is the hospital’s frontline for urgent and life-saving care. Operating 24/7, it provides immediate treatment for walk-in and referred patients, managing everything from trauma and acute illnesses to obstetric and paediatric emergencies.
Your Care Options
The Emergency Department provides a wide range of services to meet urgent and critical healthcare needs:
Triage and Registration
Rapid assessment.
Immediate Life-Saving Care
24-hour access to skilled emergency and trauma teams trained to respond rapidly to critical situations.
Trauma and Injury Care
Treatment for cuts, burns, falls, wounds, and road traffic injuries.
Heart and Stroke Care
Rapid ECG testing, and treatment of cardiac and cerebrovascular emergencies.
Breathing and Asthma Care
Provision of oxygen therapy, nebulisation, and patient education on inhaler use.
Fever and Infection Management
Diagnostic testing, IV fluids, and antibiotic therapy when clinically indicated.
Pain and Symptom Relief
Safe and effective pain management, nausea control, and hydration therapy.
Child Emergencies
Management of fever, dehydration, asthma, injuries, and other acute conditions in children.
Pregnancy Emergencies
Rapid assessment and management of complications such as bleeding, abdominal pain, high blood pressure, and pre-term labour.
Mental Health Crisis Support
Immediate assessment and stabilisation of patients in acute psychiatric distress, with close coordination and referral to the Psychiatry Department.
Tests and Procedures
Laboratory testing, imaging (X-rays and ultrasound), ECGs, and IV line placement as available.
Short Observation Unit
Monitoring of patients who require short-term observation or treatment before discharge or admission.
Referrals and Admission
Coordination with relevant specialist departments to ensure continuity of care and timely admission when required.
Discharge Support
Clear instructions, prescriptions, and home-care advice, including warning signs for which patients should return immediately.
When to Use the Emergency Department
The Emergency Department is designed for life-threatening and urgent conditions. For non-urgent issues, primary care or outpatient clinics may be faster—but if you are unsure, you are always encouraged to visit; our team will assess and guide you appropriately.
Our Team's Expertise
The Emergency Department’s strength lies in its multidisciplinary team, dedicated to delivering rapid, skilled, and compassionate care when every second counts.
Emergency Physicians
Specialists trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and critical conditions.
Emergency Nurses
Skilled professionals in triage, trauma management, and patient stabilisation.
Support Staff and Orderlies
Ensure efficient coordination, patient comfort, and safe transfer between areas.
Collaborating Specialists
Work closely with surgical, medical, paediatric, obstetric, and psychiatric teams to ensure comprehensive care for every patient.