Emergency Department
The Emergency Department (ED) is a specialized area of the hospital designed to care for patients with acute illnesses or injuries. Specially trained physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and registered nurses are available to provide care in all areas 24-hours a day.
The Emergency Department houses three specialized areas that provide expert care for a variety of patients:
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The Chest Pain Emergency Room is a sophisticated facility staffed with specially trained nurses and physicians. Open 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week, the Chest Pain ER is designed to quickly evaluate people who are suffering chest pain or any of the other symptoms of a heart attack.
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Minor Care ER offers a variety of treatments for patients with less acute emergencies.
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Major Care ER
provides comprehensive treatment to patients with acute emergencies.
What to Expect as a Patient in the ED
Upon arrival to the ED, patients are assessed by a triage nurse. Triage, a French word that means "to sort," helps ensure that patients with the most serious needs are treated first.
Based on the triage process, patients are transported to the treatment area and are seen by the ER physician. Lab tests and X-rays may be ordered by the physician to assist in diagnosing the patient and arriving at a decision regarding any further treatment, admission or discharge.
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