DEPARTMENT OF

Emergency Medicine

  • Overview
  • Faculty
  • Research
  • Facilities
  • Achievements
  • Activities

Overview

The Department of Emergency Medicine at BLDE (Deemed to be University) was established in April 2019 with the mission to provide immediate, life-saving care and serve as the first point of contact for critically ill patients. With the Letter of Permission (LOP) for 3 postgraduate seats granted in December 2019, the academic journey commenced in June 2020 with the first batch of postgraduate students. Further strengthening its academic foundation, a Ph.D. program was introduced in December 2020.

The department boasts a 30-bedded, state-of-the-art emergency unit equipped with advanced instruments and a dedicated triage area for efficient patient assessment and prioritization. It features point-of-care testing facilities to ensure rapid diagnostics and timely interventions. Committed to excellence in both patient care and academic training, the department plays a vital role in preparing skilled emergency medicine professionals and delivering round-the-clock critical care services.

Our Vision

To be a centre of excellence in Emergency Medicine by delivering prompt, high-quality critical care and cultivating future leaders in emergency healthcare.

Our Mission

To provide rapid, evidence-based emergency services with compassion, and to foster academic growth through innovative teaching, research, and clinical training in emergency care.

Faculty

Dr. Ravi Patil

Professor and HoD

Dr. Babu. P.K

Associate Professor

Dr. Prasad. Sasnur

Associate Professor

Dr. Udayakumar

Associate Professor

Dr. Chaitra

Assistant Professor

Dr. Vishalaxi

Assistant Professor

Dr. Prabhudev Hiremath

Senior Resident

Dr. Santosh Galagali

Senior Resident

Dr. Amoghasiddha Joyti

Senior Resident

Dr. Ashwin Gobbur

Senior Resident

Dr. Archna Koppar

Senior Resident

Dr. Basawaraj Utagi

Senior Resident

Dr. Umesh Kumbar

Research

The Department of Emergency Medicine actively engages in clinical and academic research aimed at improving emergency care outcomes. Focus areas include trauma management, rapid diagnostics, resuscitation techniques, and pre-hospital care innovations. The department encourages postgraduate and Ph.D. scholars to contribute to evidence-based practices through quality research, publications, and collaborative projects with national and international institutes.

  • Measurement of optic sheath diameter in predicting raised ICP-IJCCM (Dr. Uday)
  • Predictive Value of Modified shock index for Hospital Mortality - IJAR (Dr. Uday)
  • Ultrasound guided measurement of optic sheath diameter in suspected raised intracranial pressure-IJLS (Dr Uday)
  • Comparison between CT brain and USG guided OSD: Raised Intracranial pressure-IJLS (Dr Uday)
  • Clinical profile, outcomes and predictors of mortality in elderly patients admitted to the emergency medicine intensive care unit of a teaching hospital – A single‑center registry-JFMPC (Dr Uday)
  • Hemodynamic changes in patients treated for hypovolemia-IJAR (Dr Uday)
  • Bedside Transorbital Sonographic Evaluation of Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter in Healthy South Indian Population-JEBMH (Dr Uday)
  • HIV Retinopathy: Correlation of fundus changes with changes in visual parameters-IJLS (Dr Uday).
  • A study to assess the Visual parameters associated with HIV retinopathy-IJLS (Dr Uday)
  • An Evaluation of the Predictive Value of Sepsis Patient valuation in the Emergency Department (SPEED) Scoring Estimating 28-Day Mortality Among Patients With Sepsis Presenting to the Emergency Department: A Prospective Observational Study (Dr Santosh)
  • Atypical Presentation of Aortic Dissection in a Young Female and the Utility of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Identifying Aortic Dissection in the Emergency Department (Dr Santosh).
  • Ultrasound guided estimation of internal jugular vein collapsibility index in patients with shock in emergency department (Dr Santosh).
  • Role of FFP (as a source of pseudocholinesterase) in OP poisoning patients in emergency department. (Dr. Vishalaxi)

Facilities

The Department of Emergency Medicine is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure to manage both adult and pediatric emergencies. It features a 30-bed well-equipped emergency unit, a dedicated triage area for prompt assessment, and a prehospital ambulance service outfitted with a defibrillator, ventilator, nebulizer, and essential emergency drugs. The department also houses point-of-care ultrasound and ABG machines, a POC toxicology lab for rapid diagnostics, and a digital library with access to over 21 journals and 70+ e-books to support academic and clinical excellence.

Dedicated Triage Area

Enables rapid assessment and prioritization of patients based on clinical urgency.

Point-of-Care Testing

Includes ABG and ultrasound machines for immediate bedside diagnostics and treatment.

Well-Equipped Ambulance

Equipped with defibrillator, ventilator, nebulizer, and emergency drugs for efficient prehospital care.

Digital Library Access

Offers over 21 journals and 70+ e-books to support continuous learning and research.

Achievements

Since its inception in 2019, the Department of Emergency Medicine has achieved significant academic and clinical milestones. It was granted Letter of Permission (LOP) for three postgraduate seats within the same year, with the first batch commencing in June 2020. The department further advanced academically by introducing a Ph.D. program in December 2020, making it one of the few in the region to offer doctoral-level training in emergency care. Clinically, the department has become a cornerstone for 24/7 emergency services, earning recognition for its prompt, life-saving interventions and comprehensive emergency care delivery.

Activities

The Department of Emergency Medicine actively engages in a range of academic, clinical, and community-based activities. Regular training sessions, mock drills, and workshops on Basic and Advanced Life Support are conducted for medical staff and students to enhance emergency preparedness. The department also organizes mass casualty management drills, trauma care simulations, and disaster response exercises. Faculty and residents participate in national and international conferences, contributing research and case presentations. In collaboration with ambulance services, the department conducts outreach programs to raise public awareness on emergency response and first aid, reinforcing its commitment to saving lives both within and beyond the hospital premises.