Rapid response, round the clock â because every second matters in a medical emergency
Equipped and staffed to handle any medical emergency â 24 hours, 7 days a week
Level-1 trauma centre with a dedicated trauma bay, surgical team, and orthopaedic specialists on standby. Equipped to handle multi-system injuries from road accidents, falls, and industrial mishaps.
24/7 cardiac catheterisation lab for primary angioplasty. Average door-to-balloon time of under 30 minutes. Dedicated CICU with continuous monitoring for post-cardiac event patients.
Hyperacute stroke unit with immediate CT/MRI access and a dedicated stroke team. Thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy available round the clock. Door-to-needle time under 45 minutes.
Specialised 10-bed burn unit with pressure-controlled isolation rooms, skin grafting facilities, and infection-prevention protocols. Managed by plastic surgeons and burn-care specialists.
Dedicated toxicology team to manage drug overdose, chemical ingestion, snake/insect bites, and industrial exposure. Antidote inventory maintained for over 50 common toxic substances.
High-volume emergency department with a 4-level triage system, resuscitation bays, and rapid assessment zones. Handles over 200 emergency walk-ins and ambulance arrivals daily.
50-bed ICU staffed by board-certified intensivists 24/7. Equipped with mechanical ventilators, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and haemodynamic monitoring systems.
Level-III NICU with 30 cots for critically ill newborns. Services include surfactant therapy, high-frequency ventilation, phototherapy, and full neonatal surgical support.
Dedicated de-escalation suite with trained psychiatric nurses and on-call psychiatrists. Handles acute psychosis, suicidal ideation, substance abuse crises, and agitation safely and compassionately.
Immediate orthopaedic assessment for fractures, dislocations, and joint injuries. Dedicated ortho-trauma OT for emergency fixation surgeries, reducing complications and recovery time.
Rapid management of severe asthma, COPD exacerbation, pulmonary embolism, and respiratory failure. High-flow oxygen, BiPAP, and full ventilatory support available at all times.
Child-specific emergency bay with paediatric-trained nurses and on-call paediatricians. Specialised equipment for children of all ages â from neonates to teenagers â with a child-friendly environment.
Stay calm and follow these four steps when facing a medical emergency
Dial 1800-000-1234 immediately. Our emergency coordinators are available 24/7 to assess the situation and dispatch the right help to you.
Keep the patient still and calm. Do not give food, water, or medication unless instructed by our emergency staff. Keep them warm and in a comfortable position.
Our GPS-tracked ambulances will be dispatched to your location within minutes. Our paramedics will begin life-saving care en route to the hospital.
On arrival at MediCare ER, our triage team will assess the patient immediately. Life-threatening cases are attended to within seconds of arrival â no waiting.
MediCare operates a fleet of 20 fully equipped ambulances across Chennai and surrounding districts â available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our mobile ICU units bring hospital-grade care to you, before you even reach us.