The Accident & Emergency Department was until probably sometime in 2003 under Surgery Department, when Dr. Dolapo Afuwape was appointed Head of Department. He was effectively, the 1st Head of Accident & Emergency Department. He handed over to Mr. Olukayode Oyetunde (FRCS) to take up a position in the Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. Dr. Amby Rukewe, the current Head is the Department’s 3rd Head of Department.
Medical EmergencyÂ
Oversees the care of medical emergencies. Works hand in hand with the various medical sub-specialties providing initial care, investigation, stabilization, resuscitation and monitoring.
Trauma
The department serves as the major hub for trauma care, coordinating with the Nigerian Police, Federal Road Safety Corps and Military to serve as the nerve centre for trauma care.
Resuscitation Room
Equipped for the sole purpose of taking care of the critically ill or injured patients. Also provides direct link to the intensive care unit.
Trauma Clinic
Run daily to follow up cases of trauma to ensure adequate recovery and rehabilitation. It is coordinated by a Consultant Trauma Surgeon.
Radiology Unit
This unit is located in the emergency complex. It is run by the Department of Radiology, manned by consultant radiologists, radiology residents and radiographers. It is equipped with computerized tomography (CT) machines, x-ray and ultrasound equipment, with access to the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suite.
Theatre
An operating room is located within the Accident and Emergency complex and handles emergency surgeries and trauma cases.
CDU
The CDU provides a clean environment for minor surgical procedures, suturing and dressing.
