Emergency & Acute Care
Dr Nzaumvila holds an MScMed in Emergency Medicine, so acute presentations are assessed and stabilised at the practice during practice hours, with referral to hospital where that is what a patient needs.
What's included
- Management of injuries, infections and acute illnesses
- Wound care and suturing
- Minor emergency procedures
- Nebulisation and injections
- Medical assessments and referral where hospital care is required
What we treat
Cuts and lacerations, burns, sprains, acute abdominal pain, chest infections, severe flu, asthma attacks, allergic reactions, infections and other sudden illness.
Procedures on site
Wound cleaning and suturing, dressings, abscess drainage, foreign body removal, nebulisation and injections are performed in the rooms.
Referral and escalation
Where a patient needs hospital-level care, they are stabilised and referred directly to the appropriate emergency department or specialist.
Who this may suit
- Patients with cuts, minor burns, sprains or wounds needing attention
- Sudden illness such as severe flu, chest infection or an asthma flare-up
- Acute pain that needs assessment during practice hours
What to expect
- 1Urgent presentations are triaged and seen as soon as a slot allows.
- 2The doctor assesses, treats and where needed performs a procedure in the rooms.
- 3Where hospital-level care is required, you are stabilised and referred directly.
What to bring
- • Your ID and medical aid card
- • Details of any medicines or allergies
Important limitations
This is urgent care within a general practice during practice hours, not a 24-hour emergency unit. For life-threatening emergencies, call 112 from a mobile phone, call 10177 for an ambulance, or go to the nearest emergency department. This practice does not replace a hospital emergency department.
Frequently asked questions
Is the practice open after hours for emergencies?
Acute care is offered during practice hours. Please contact the practice to confirm current operating hours, and use 112, 10177 or the nearest emergency department outside of those times.
Should I phone before coming in?
Where possible, yes. Phoning ahead lets the team prepare and advise whether the practice or a hospital is the right place for your problem.
Can wounds be stitched at the practice?
Yes, wound cleaning and suturing are done in the treatment room where the injury is suitable for management in general practice.