GMC Jammu Emergency Wing handles heavy patient load, remains lifeline for critical care

Handling a relentless influx of patients and an enormous diagnostic workload, the emergency wing of Government Medical College Jammu continues to function as the backbone of critical care services in the region, according to the latest official data.

Figures released by Principal Dr. Ashutosh for December 2025 and January 2026 underline the sheer scale of operations at the premier healthcare institution, highlighting its central role in catering to emergency medical needs across Jammu and adjoining areas.

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According to the data, the hospital’s emergency department receives an average of around 590 patients every day, of whom nearly 160 require admission, indicating the severity of cases handled on a daily basis.

The diagnostic workload remains equally intensive. More than 400 radiological tests, including X-rays, ultrasounds, and CT scans, are conducted daily to facilitate timely diagnosis.

In addition, laboratory services in the emergency wing process over 6,000 tests each day, with biochemistry accounting for more than 4,500 tests, followed by pathology and microbiology.

Surgical activity in the emergency department is also significant, with over 70 surgeries performed daily. The orthopaedics department leads the tally, conducting nearly 60 surgeries each day, reflecting a high number of trauma and injury-related cases.

The data further indicates that most referrals are directed to the medicine department, followed by surgery and orthopaedics. Common reasons for emergency visits include fall-related injuries, chest and abdominal pain, respiratory distress, hypertension, stroke, cardiac emergencies, vomiting and seizures.

Patient inflow remains steady across all three shifts—morning, afternoon, and night—demonstrating the continuous pressure on emergency services. The gender distribution reflects a 60:40 ratio of male to female patients.

The institution also continues to receive referrals from a wide network of healthcare facilities, including other government medical colleges, district hospitals, and peripheral centres.

Most patients are referred for advanced medical or surgical interventions as well as specialised care in disciplines such as neurology and cardiology.

The data highlights both the growing demand for emergency healthcare services and the critical role played by Government Medical College Jammu in providing timely, life-saving treatment in the region.