New critical care block in Jaipur to streamline emergency treatment for trauma, stroke patients

Jaipur: A newly built critical care block is set to significantly strengthen emergency and life-saving treatment for patients suffering from brain stroke, severe infections, head injuries and road accident trauma. Designed as a single-point medical facility, the block brings multiple critical services under one roof, reducing treatment delays that often prove fatal in emergency cases.

Built at a cost of Rs. 20 crore under the Prime Minister Ayushman Bharat Mission, the three-storey building has been planned to function as an integrated critical care hub. From patient registration to emergency response, outpatient and inpatient care, diagnostics and surgery, all essential services are housed within the same structure to ensure faster clinical decision-making.

Health officials say the new block will be especially crucial for time-sensitive conditions such as stroke and trauma cases, where minutes can make the difference between life and death. The facility has been designed to minimise patient movement between departments and improve coordination among doctors, nurses and diagnostic teams.

The building includes advanced emergency infrastructure such as two fully equipped ICUs with a total of 40 beds, a 20-bed general ward, five emergency beds, and a dedicated isolation ward for infection control. Additional facilities include a labour room to handle emergency deliveries, pre- and post-operative wards with four beds, and dialysis beds to support patients with acute kidney complications.

Diagnostic and treatment services such as pathology, radiodiagnosis, biochemistry labs, operation theatres and pharmacy units have also been integrated into the block. This setup is expected to reduce dependency on multiple hospital buildings and streamline patient care during critical hours.

According to officials, while the core infrastructure is ready, some services will be rolled out in phases. Installation of specialised equipment and deployment of trained manpower are underway, and all advanced services are expected to become fully operational within the next six months.

The building has been developed in line with national and international quality benchmarks, including NABH, NABL and JCI standards. Authorities believe this will not only improve patient outcomes but also raise the overall standard of critical care services in the region.

Once fully functional, the critical care block is expected to serve as a major support system for emergency healthcare, particularly for accident victims, stroke patients and pregnant women requiring urgent medical intervention.