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Gleneagles Hospital Chennai, a part of the Fortis Healthcare Network today inaugurated its state-of the art Emergency Wing, reinforcing its commitment to timely, protocol-led care for acute medical emergencies. The emergency wing was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Thiru. Samay Singh Meena, I.P.S., Deputy Commissioner of Police Traffic, Tambaram City Police in the presence of Mr. Bharath Kanth Reddy R Y, Chief Executive Officer, Chennai & Hyderabad Cluster, Gleneagles Hospitals, Ms. S Niranjani, COO and Hospital Head, Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai, and Dr. Sriram R, HOD, Emergency Medicine, Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai. The new Emergency Department (ED) is a specliased19-bed facility designed for rapid triage and treatment, built to manage a high volume of acute cases with speed and precision. It comprises 18 standard acute care beds and 1 dedicated isolation bed to strengthen infection control and enable safe management of contagious emergencies, including sepsis and airborne infections, in line with current guidelines. The ED is supported by on-site diagnostics such as portable bedside X-ray for immediate chest, extremity and abdominal imaging without patient transport, and Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for real-time bedside assessment, to improve turnaround times for critical decision-making. Thiru. Samay Singh Meena, I.P.S., Deputy Commissioner of Police Traffic, Tambaram City Police, said, “Road accidents continue to place a heavy burden on families and emergency services. As per the State’s Provisional Report, June 2025, road accident analysis shows an average of 191 accidents and 48 fatalities per day. While fatalities have reduced by 11.64 percent compared to the same period last year, the numbers remain a serious concern. Chennai recorded 2,016 accidents, followed by Tambaram with 995. This is why strengthening rapid ‘golden hour’ response and trauma-ready emergency care is essential alongside sustained enforcement and prevention.” Mr. Bharath Kanth Reddy R Y, Chief Executive Officer, Chennai & Hyderabad Cluster said, “We have built this Emergency Wing around what patients need first — quick access, clear pathways, and safer segregation where required. With strong infection-control design and 24x7 readiness, our focus is to deliver consistent emergency care with speed, safety and accountability from the moment a patient arrives.” Ms S Niranjani, COO & Hospital Head, Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai, said, “This ED is structured for rapid bedside decision-making. With resuscitation capability, real-time monitoring, and tools, teams can assess and initiate treatment faster. Backed by evidence-based protocols we are working towards a door-to-decision time under 30 minutes.” Dr Sriram R, HOD, Emergency Medicine, Gleneagles Hospital Chennai, said, “ The New Emergency department is designed for seamless workflow, which includes dedicated resuscitation bays, minor procedure rooms, and a centralized nursing station with real-time monitoring of patients during emergency.” With this launch, Gleneagles Hospital Chennai continues to enhance its emergency care infrastructure, aligning medical expertise, technology, and patient-centric design to deliver superior outcomes. The facility reinforces the hospital’s vision of being a trusted destination for critical care where every minute counts.