Dr Neha Gupta F
About Me
Dr Neha Gupta F
MBBS
Emergency Physician
10 Years Experience
Biography
My Clinic
OPD Hours
| Monday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Thursday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Friday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Saturday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Sunday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM |
Treatments
Specialised care and treatments offered
HEAT STROKE MANAGEMENT
This condition arises when the body’s temperature regulation fails due to prolonged heat exposure leading to dangerously high body temperatures that affect vital organs.
ANAPHYLAXIS EMERGENCY CARE
Anaphylaxis is a rapid-onset allergic reaction that can be life-threatening without swift intervention. Identifying symptoms quickly ensures lifesaving treatment can begin immediately.
- Presentation: Sudden swelling of face/throat, difficulty breathing, hives, low blood pressure following exposure to allergens like foods or insect stings.
- Recognition & Diagnosis: Primarily clinical; history of allergen contact combined with symptoms guides diagnosis promptly at bedside.
- Treatment Protocol: Immediate intramuscular epinephrine injection is critical followed by airway management and intravenous fluids if necessary.
- Avoidance & Prevention: Patients should be educated about allergen avoidance and emergency use of epinephrine autoinjectors after recovery.
SEIZURE MANAGEMENT IN EMERGENCY
A seizure represents a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain causing convulsions or altered consciousness. Immediate assessment is crucial to ensure safety and determine underlying causes.
- Symptoms and Triggers: Involuntary muscle movements, loss of awareness; triggers include epilepsy, head injury, low blood sugar or infections.
- Diagnostic Steps: History-taking, neurological exam, blood sugar check, neuroimaging if indicated.
- Treatment Options: Administering anticonvulsants during prolonged seizures (status epilepticus), controlling airway and breathing support as needed.
- Patient Monitoring: Continuous observation post-seizure for recovery and prevention of recurrence within emergency care setting.
The goal is to stabilize the patient promptly while investigating possible reversible causes for the seizure episode.
CHEST PAIN EVALUATION IN EMERGENCY
Chest pain is a common reason for emergency visits and can arise from various causes ranging from benign to life-threatening conditions.
- Causes and Symptoms: Pain may result from cardiac issues like myocardial infarction, or non-cardiac origins such as musculoskeletal problems or gastrointestinal reflux.
- Diagnosis: Essential investigations include ECG, blood tests for cardiac enzymes, chest X-rays, and clinical assessment.
- Treatment Approach: Depends on cause; management ranges from pain relief and observation to urgent interventions for heart attacks.
- Monitoring: Patients are often observed closely in emergency settings until diagnosis is confirmed or ruled out.
A thorough evaluation helps differentiate serious causes requiring immediate action from less critical sources of chest discomfort.
ACUTE ASTHMA EXACERBATION
Sudden worsening of asthma symptoms requires prompt medical attention to prevent serious complications. It usually occurs due to triggers like allergens, infections, or irritants.
- Symptoms and Causes: Severe shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, triggered by respiratory infections or exposure to allergens.
- Diagnosis: Clinical examination supported by oxygen saturation monitoring and peak expiratory flow measurement.
- Treatment: Immediate use of inhaled bronchodilators (like albuterol), systemic corticosteroids, supplemental oxygen if required.
- Management: Close monitoring in the emergency setting to assess response and prevent progression to respiratory failure.
- Expectations: Most patients improve with timely treatment; severe cases may require hospitalization or ventilatory support.
Understanding early signs and seeking urgent care can significantly improve outcomes in acute attacks.