When you're caught off guard and time is of the essence, it’s natural to feel shaken and uncertain. We’re here to help. If you feel a condition is life-threatening or could lead to disability, trust yourself and go straight to the closest emergency room or call 911 for an ambulance right away.
Typical emergency conditions that require a trip to the nearest ER include:
Asthma
Chest pain
Concussion
Coughing up blood
Deep wounds
Difficulty breathing
Fractures with visible bone
Heart attack suspected
Major head injury
Major physical trauma
Poisoning
Seizure
Severe allergic reactions
Severe stomach or abdominal pain
Severe burns
Shock
Snake bite
Stroke suspected
Uncontrolled vomiting
Going to the right place when you're sick or hurt can make all the difference. Learn where to go for the care you need, whether it's the ER, urgent care, primary care or virtual care.
What to Expect When You Visit Our AdventHealth ERs
When you need us most, your local AdventHealth emergency room is ready to react with urgency, treat with expertise and comfort with compassion. We know that when you get to one of our ERs, you'll have lots of questions. Our compassionate and experienced emergency room team will answer each one thoughtfully and patiently.
How We Triage
Prioritization, through a process known as triage, makes all the difference for patients in critical condition. Sometimes, this means earlier treatment for a later-arriving patient. We strive to make our ER wait times as short as possible so that you can find relief from your stress and pain. We might see a person who’s experiencing a suspected heart attack or stroke as soon as they get here so they can get the immediate specialized care they need.
Info to Keep With You
To help keep your stress levels low and expedite treatment, you may want to consider always keeping an information card on you. It should include the name and number of your primary care provider, a list of your medications and drug allergies and any advance directives, like powers of attorney or health care proxy.
Ready to React With a Network of Emergency Care
When the unexpected happens, our AdventHealth ERs are here 24/7. Our emergency rooms across the country provide around-the-clock care for sudden injuries and illnesses, delivered with efficiency and compassion from skilled providers. Find an ER nearby so you can get quality emergency room care fast.
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