Aster RV Hospital, JP Nagar in Bengaluru has launched a state-of-the-art deployable paediatric emergency unit called the ‘Aster Kids Emergency Express’ at its premises. This initiative was undertaken in association with Aster Volunteers, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare and Bagaria Education Trust. 

During the launch event, Kannada Cine actress Pranitha Subhash, Dr Chetan Ginigeri, Lead Consultant, Paediatrics and Neonatology at Aster Hospitals Bangalore, along with Dr Sujatha T, Consultant- Paediatric Intensive Care and Dr Gunda Srinivas, Consultant Paediatric Emergency and Karan Bagaria of Shri Bagaria Education Trust were present.

The modular emergency unit is dedicated to child emergencies and has a capacity of four beds. It is designed to replicate the features of a high-end critical care facility for kids which can manage both covid and non-covid emergencies. The module is fully integrated, self-contained and only requires assembly before it is plugged in for the operation.

Parents can call at 08066040400 to avail the service.