Baramulla, Apr 8: The Government Medical College Baramulla has operationalised in-house emergency dialysis services at its associated hospital, a move expected to save lives and drastically cut referrals to outside facilities.
The newly launched service will ensure that patients requiring urgent renal support can now be treated within the district, reducing dependence on tertiary care hospitals in Srinagar—a shift that is likely to prove crucial during medical emergencies where time is a decisive factor.
The initiative was rolled out by principal GMC Baramulla Prof. (Dr) Majid Jahangir and formalised during a high-level meeting on March 30, bringing together key departments including General Medicine, Surgery, Anaesthesia, and CVTS, along with the dialysis unit and Ayushman Bharat section. Hospital officials said the introduction of emergency dialysis marks a major upgrade in patient care, particularly for critically ill individuals suffering from acute kidney complications. Previously, such patients often had to be referred to Srinagar for vascular access procedures and dialysis, leading to delays during the most critical hours. “With the new system in place, patients arriving at the emergency department or admitted under medicine will undergo immediate evaluation and stabilisation before being fast-tracked for dialysis based on clinical need,” said Dr Parvaiz Masoodi, Medical Superintendent associated hospital GMC Baramulla.
A coordinated workflow has been established across departments to ensure seamless handling of cases, including timely vascular access through procedures such as Permacath insertion or non-tunneled catheter placement. Authorities said that essential consumables, including dialysis catheters, will be made available through the Ayushman Bharat scheme and AMRIT Pharmacy, ensuring that eligible patients receive uninterrupted care without financial or logistical hurdles. “Special priority will be given to first-time emergency dialysis cases and critically ill patients, with same-day or next-day procedures planned depending on urgency, “ Said Medical Superintendent GMC Baramulla. Doctors involved in the initiative said the service not only reduces the physical and financial strain on patients and their families but also strengthens the hospital’s ability to respond to life-threatening conditions locally.
