Introduction
PSRD Hospital, originally established for the treatment of patients with deformities, is now one of the largest orthopedic hospitals in Pakistan with a capacity of 100 beds where orthopedic operations including total joint replacement, fracture, non-unions, mal-union and various types of congenital deformities are taking place.
Surgical Outdoor
Surgical outdoor is managed daily by one of our three consultants with the help of medical officers. On average 130 patients are examined daily and patients requiring surgery are admitted. During the year the Surgical Outdoor attended to 21,735 patients. This department works six days a week.
Investigations
Facilities for X-ray and laboratory are available, along with facilities for dressing and plaster applications. All facilities are provided in the outdoor department so that patients do not feel any inconvenience. During the past year 28,940 investigations were carried out.
In-Patient Department
There are separate wards for male and female patients and for children. These wards have facilities of plaster cutter, suction devices and emergency medicines. Separate private wards and well furnished private rooms are available. Treatment is provided at a very low cost as compared to other private hospitals. On an average 60 percent of the patients are treated free and they are also provided free meals. The Resident Medical Officer has been provided accommodation within the hospital and is on call round the clock.
Operation Theatre
Two new operation theatres, each with three operating tables are now fully functional and have facilities such as image intensifier and pneumatic drills. On an average 15-20 major and minor surgeries are performed daily. During the reporting period 4,996 operations were conducted. Central gas supply system is provided for better patient care.
Clinical Meetings
Fortnightly clinical meetings are held in the hospital conference room. All surgeons, medical officers, physiotherapists and limb workshop in-charges sit together and discuss complicated cases. Diagnosis and treatment is planned with mutual consultation and this has improved patient care.
Latest Development
On 14 June 2007 Mrs. M.H. Sherazee, President PSRD, inaugurated a renovated paediatric ward in PSRD Hospital. The new ward, located on the first floor of the hospital, consists of 22 beds, a private room, an isolation room and a nursing station. The ward is divided into three bays and each has washrooms and kitchens. The ward is decorated with cartoons and pictures and also has a television set to make it attractive and homely for children.