Dr. Shirin Khandaker
Dy. Med. Superintendent, Consultant & HOD, Deptt. of Emergency & Trauma Care, MD ( Physician )
Cardiac Science at Samford Hospital
At Samford Hospital, our Emergency & Trauma Care Department is equipped to handle all medical emergencies with speed, precision, and compassion. We operate 24/7 with a dedicated team of emergency physicians, trauma specialists, critical care nurses, and paramedics to provide immediate and effective care. Our facility is equipped with advanced life-support systems, rapid diagnostic tools, and fully functional trauma bays to stabilize patients in critical conditions. From accidents and injuries to cardiac arrests and acute medical emergencies, we ensure timely intervention that saves lives.
Our Mission
To deliver prompt, efficient, and compassionate emergency and trauma care, ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of treatment when it matters most.
What We Do
Life-Threatening Conditions
Severe chest pain or pressure (could indicate heart attack)
Sudden weakness, vision loss, slurred speech (symptoms of stroke)
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Severe bleeding or haemorrhaging that won’t stop
Suspected spine or neck injuries after an accident/trauma
Seizures without a previous diagnosis
Severe allergic reactions with breathing difficulties
Suspected poisoning or overdose
Serious Injuries
Head trauma with loss of consciousness
Broken bones protruding through skin
Deep cuts that may require stitches
Partial or complete amputation of limb
Severe burns
Eye injuries, especially with impaired vision
Gunshot or stab wounds
Pregnancy Complications
Heavy vaginal bleeding during pregnancy
Contractions before 37 weeks if water has broken
Severe abdominal pain during pregnancy
Dizziness, headaches, vision changes (preeclampsia signs)
Emergency Medicine
Being one of the best hospitals in Ranchi, the Emergency Department (ED) at Samford Hospital sees over 100,000 patient visits annually for conditions ranging from minor injuries to life-threatening illnesses and trauma.
Our ED has board-certified emergency medicine physicians and nurses in-house at all times to promptly evaluate and treat patients arriving with urgent needs such as:
- Chest pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Severe abdominal pain
- Fever or infections
- Injuries from falls, motor vehicle crashes, etc.
- Stroke symptoms
- Head injuries
- Severe bleeding or lacerations
- Overdoses or poisoning
The ED has dedicated areas for paediatric emergencies and behavioural health crisis care. We utilize advanced imaging and laboratory facilities along with telemedicine capabilities to aid in prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Trauma Care
Being one of the best trauma hospitals in Ranchi, Samford Hospital meets the highest standards for trauma care readiness and resources. Our trauma program has:
- Trauma surgeons and emergency medicine physicians available 24/7
- Specialized trauma resuscitation areas and operating rooms
- Advanced diagnostic imaging and laboratory capabilities
- On-site resources for burn care, orthopedic injuries, neurosurgery and more
- Dedicated trauma intensive care unit
- Air ambulance services for transporting critically injured patients
- Severe bleeding
- Brain or spinal cord injuries
- Blunt force trauma
- Crush injuries
- Gunshot or stab wounds
- Burns
- Injuries from high-impact collisions or falls
Specialized Care
In addition to general emergency care and trauma services, Samford Hospital’s is known for having the best facilities for emergency & trauma centre in Ranchi and has dedicated experts and resources for specialized emergencies such as:
- Acute Strokes/Neurovascular Issues (Certified Stroke Centre)
- Cardiac Emergencies/Heart Attacks (Accredited Chest Pain Centre)
- Paediatric Emergencies (Paediatric ER, Ambulance/Transport Services)
- High-Risk OB/GYN Complications
Known as one of the best trauma hospitals in Ranchi, Samford’s premier specialists across all medical and surgical fields are always on-call and ready to be mobilized for any complex emergency case that arrives through our emergency services.
What We Do
24/7 Emergency Response – Round-the-clock care for medical and surgical emergencies
Advanced Trauma Management – Immediate stabilization and treatment of accident and injury cases
Critical Care Support – State-of-the-art ICU backup for complex emergency cases
Why Choose Us
24/7 dedicated emergency team
Fully equipped trauma & resuscitation units
Rapid response with advanced life-saving technology
Doctors of Emergency & Trauma Care