Emergency Centre
The Emergency Department at EKO Hospitals offers 24-hour Medicare which is inclusive of weekends and public holidays.
Qualified Physicians and Surgeons are always on hand to treat medical cases ranging from simple cuts and broken bones to serious, life-threatening injuries.
Nurses, Physician Assistants, Paramedics and other support staff well-trained in Emergency Medicine are likewise also on hand to render the needed support to both Physicians and Patients alike.
Medicine
This Department is a full-fledged one comprising all subspecialties that are to be found in a tertiary Institution/Establishment.As a classic example of such a Centre, the Department is made up of:Family Physicians
- Endocrinologists: who treat Diabetes, Sexual Dysfunctions and administer Radio-Iodine Therapy for Individuals with Thyroid Disorders
- Nephrologists: who treat Kidney Diseases
- Cardiologists: who treat Heart Diseases
- Neurologists: who treat Nervous Disorders e.g. Stroke, Facial Paralysis, Epilepsy
- Gastroenterologists: who treat Liver and Intestinal Diseases
- Haematologists: who treat Blood-borne Diseases e.g. Anaemia, HIV, Leukaemia
- Dermatologists: who treat Skin, Hair and Nail Diseases
- Psychiatrists: who treat Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Diabetes & Endocrinology Centre
It has been keenly observed that the rapidly changing lifestyle in our environment caused by stress, dietary habits (fast and refined) foods, sedentary lifestyles and increased alcohol intake, has brought in its wake a rapid rise in the incidence of non-communicable diseases and sudden deaths.Acutely aware of this trend, EKO Hospital has set up the Centre to meet the requirements of diabetics and sufferers of other endocrinological problems such as thyroid, infertility, menstrual, obesity, pituitary malfunction, etc.
More specifically, the need for this Centre arose from the following observations made:
- the increasing number of diabetic patients picked up routinely during Comprehensive Health Screening exercises carried out on patients
- outpatient visits to the Hospital
- frequent referrals of diabetic and other endocrine disorders
- our policy of providing adequate health education with efficient, comprehensive, diagnostic and therapeutic medical services
It is a centre for the dissemination and sharing of information as well as screening and treating of patients so as to achieve an improved quality of life as well as longer life expectancy.
EKO Hospital has a highly-qualified and highly-skilled team of endocrinologists and support staff to meet this challenge.
Dietetics
Dietetics is the combined science and art of regulating the planning, preparing and serving of meals to individuals or groups under various conditions of health and disease in accordance with the principles of nutrition and management.Its goals are to maintain good nutritional status, correct diseases and promote healthy living standards through adequate nutrition support.
Our services include the following:
- Nutritional Counseling
- Diet Therapy (in Diabetes, Renal, Cardiovascular diseases, Obesity, Malnutrition, etc)
- Diet planning, etc
Renal Dialysis
EKO Hospital provides ongoing haemodialysis for patients with renal failure. To improve the quality of service delivery and remain ahead of competition, brand new B/Braun Dialog Dialysis Machines are available for Renal Dialysis in EKO Hospital, Ikeja. These highly interactive machines are top-of-the-range and have inbuilt hard drives for the recording, storage and retrieval of patients’ data while in operation.Features include:
o Automatic Blood Sodium Regulatory System
o Usage of Bicarbonate Concentrate
o Patient friendliness
The following treatments are available:
o Haemodialysis (including infective cases like HIV, Hepatitis B & C)
o Anaemia Management Program Total Dose Iron Infusion with Erythropoietin Administration
o Renal Biopsy
o Post transplant care
o Renal Counseling: Specialist Consultation by in-house Consultant Nephrologist
Surgery
EKO Hospital has been providing surgical services from inception in addition to opportunities for the advancement of medical knowledge through continuous education and research in a professional setting.Our surgical team includes medically certified Doctors, Nurses and Technicians who have performed numerous surgical procedures. Many of the surgical staff are nationally and internationally certified and participate in continuous medical education.
EKO Hospital has surgical procedures in the following specialties:
• Orthopaedics
• Plastic Surgery
• General Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Vascular Surgery
• Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
• Dental Surgery
• Urology
• Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat or ENT)
• Gastroenterology
• Audiology & Speech Therapy
• Paediatric Surgery
• Anaesthesia
• Ophthalmology: this Department provides complete and comprehensive ophthalmic care. We have a qualified team of ophthalmic nurses, ophthalmic technicians, optometrists and ophthalmologists. All types of surgeries and/or treatments are performed her such as
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Cryotherapy
- Laser Surgery
- Retinopexy
- Vitectomy
- Keratotomy
- A-Scan Orbit
- Orbital CT-Scan
- Intraocular Lens Implant
Other ophthalmic services include:
- Comprehensive Eye Examination
- Computerised Perimetry
- Autorefraction
- School Eye Screening
- Industrial Eye Screening
- Keratometry and provision of contact lenses
- Treatment and management of all kinds of eye diseases and defects
All types of lenses, designer frames and all other types of frames are also available.
Paediatrics
The services rendered in the Department include general Paediatrics, Neonatology and Paediatric EndocrinologyPreventive Medicine – Child Healthcare Scheme (0 – 5 years of age)
Neonatology: Standard Neonatal Unit with functional incubators; trained personnel have helped in no small measure to reduce mortality rate in premature babies. Babies 0.5 – 1.0kg have been managed successfully due to exceptionally high quality care.
All routine child immunizations cover Heamophillus, Influenza, Yellow fever, Chicken Pox, Reta Virus and MMR Vaccines.
The Department also engages in bi-monthly comprehensive check of babies at risk of developmental delay, retardation or complications from diseases. These include:
o Premature babies
o Babies that do not cry well soon after birth
o Jaundice management
o Babies that had exchange blood transfusion
o Cases of meningitis
o Congenital effects
o Sickle cell patients in stable state
o Seemingly healthy babies for early detection of health problems
Patients under the scheme are entitled to bi-monthly consultation with the Chief Consultant Paediatrician for one year at affordable cost.
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
‘EKO Hospitals’ offers a comprehensive range of services in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology which include the following:(i) Gynaecology
- Contraceptive Services
- Routine Gynae Evaluation to rule out diseases
- Gynaecological Review of Gynae problems
- Full Range of Gynae Surgeries e.g. Myomectomy
- Hysterectomy, Cystectomy, Olestetrus
(ii) Obstetrics
- Routine Antenatal Care
- Delivery Services
- Obstetrics Surgeries – C/S, Hysterotomy, Hysteroscopy, etc
Fertility Centre
The Centre employs the use of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs) in putting back smiles on the faces of many couples who had previously been termed infertile. This it has achieved via the following forms of treatment administered by its highly-skilled personnel – Doctors, Nurses, Consultants and Embryologists:- Routine fertility treatment
- IUI (Intra-Uterine Insemination)
- IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation)
- TESA (Testicular Sperm Aspiration)
- ICSI (Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection)
Pain Management and Rehabilitation Centre
This is the Centre for assessment and treatment of a broad spectrum of disabilities, painful joints, muscle paralysis, (e.g. stroke, spinal cord injury, injection paralysis, etc), Neuralgia, Arthritic pain, work-induced stress and strain.It is also a one-stop Centre for treatment of all kinds of painful conditions such as joint pains, back pains, neck pains, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic injuries (sport injuries) and rehabilitation.
The Pain Management Centre is made up of experienced Pain Physicians, Physiotherapists, Certified Nursing Practitioners and Health Consultants. Patients will find that they will benefit from thorough evaluation with appropriate treatment modalities for all kinds of musculoskeletal and painful conditions.
To achieve our aim, we employ ultra-modern equipment such as:
- Short wave diathermy
- Ultrasound therapy
- Treadmill
- Bicycle ergometer
- Electrical Muscle Stimulator
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator
Relief of your pain is our greatest concern.
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