By Our Staff Reporter
Dehradun, 28 Nov: Serious patients in the Women and Obstetrics Department at Himalayan Hospital, Jollygrant, will now receive even better treatment. A dedicated High Dependency Unit (HDU) has been set up in the hospital’s Gynaecology Ward. Chancellor Dr Vijay Dhasmana of Swami Ram Himalayan University (SRHU) officially inaugurated the HDU, dedicating it to the public.
While inaugurating the dedicated High Dependency Unit (HDU), Dr Dhasmana stated that continuous improvements are being made in health facilities at Himalayan Hospital, keeping patient convenience in mind. The HDU has been established as part of this.
Department Head Dr Ruchira Nautiyal explained that the newly constructed modern HDU with 6 beds is equipped with state-of-the-art machines. It also includes ICU facilities. The Obstetrics HDU is well-equipped with experienced and skilled obstetric specialists.
On this occasion, Chief Medical Superintendent Dr SL Jethani, Dr Mushtaq Ahmad, Dr RS Saini, and all nursing staff were present.
HDU wards are for those individuals who require more intensive observation, treatment, and nursing care compared to treatment in a general ward.
The HDU is a well-equipped unit with beds for high-risk pregnancies. It has ventilator support for patients with respiratory issues during pregnancy. A dialysis unit with a hemodialysis machine is also available, as also an ECG machine for measuring electrical activity of the heart and heart rate patterns. Central suction and DC shock can be provided if necessary.
