Emergency care
Emergency rooms (ERs) in Trinity
When the unexpected happens, you deserve the best possible care, and we can help.
At HCA Florida Trinity Hospital, we offer advanced emergency services 24/7 in Pasco, Hillsborough and northern Pinellas counties, treating both non-life-threatening and critical conditions.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Emergency care services
Our compassionate team of board-certified emergency care doctors and certified emergency nurses provides you with high-quality care 24/7.
ER features
At our ER, we strive to keep wait times below the national average, while providing:
- Advanced facilities and technology
- Convenient 24/7 access to care
- Diagnostic ultrasound at your bedside
- On-site diagnostic services, including computerized tomography (CT) scans, X-rays and laboratory services
Heart attack emergency treatment
Our ER offers comprehensive services based on proven techniques for chest pain and heart attack care. If your condition requires additional treatment, our experienced heart specialists provide complete cardiovascular services, including cardiac catheterization and traditional open-heart surgery.
Heart attack symptoms
Men and women may experience different symptoms when having a heart attack.
Heart attack symptoms in men typically include:
- Arm and stomach discomfort
- Back and neck discomfort
- Breaking out in a cold sweat
- Chest or arm pain
- Dizziness or nausea
- Shortness of breath
Heart attack symptoms in women typically include:
- Anxiety
- Breaking out in a cold sweat
- Dizziness, nausea and sudden weakness
- Pain in the jaw, shoulders or upper back
- Shortness of breath
- Unusual fatigue
Stroke care
A stroke can be a life-threatening event, and it always requires immediate medical attention. In fact, time is the most critical element when treating a stroke to achieve the best possible recovery.
Our ER provides rapid-response stroke treatment, including:
- Advanced stroke care available 24/7
- Experienced emergency care professionals trained in stroke care
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Nonsurgical treatments using advanced drugs and procedures to dissolve or remove clots
- Comprehensive physical rehabilitation services
Because of our dedication to stroke care, we are accredited as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
Frequently asked questions
To best help you, we have consolidated a list of answers to common questions we receive about our emergency care.
Are there other ER locations available?
In addition to our main ER, we offer access to three freestanding locations, where we provide the same services and level of care, excluding magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and catheterization (cath) lab services.
When should I visit the ER?
We understand it can be difficult to know whether you should go to the ER or wait for your doctor's office to open. However, we want you to feel secure about your choice for care.
There are a wide range of symptoms that may indicate you need to visit the ER, including:
- Back pain
- Broken bones
- Chest pain
- Concussion
- Flu
- Side pain
- Stomach pain
- Trouble breathing
If you are unsure if your symptoms require an ER visit, you can speak to a nurse 24/7 by calling our Consult-A-Nurse® team at (844) 706-8773.
What should I expect at the ER?
When you get to the ER, one of our triage nurses will medically screen, evaluate and stabilize you to assess your symptoms and vital signs. Next, a registration clerk will collect your insurance card (if available) and other information.
If you have a severe, life-threatening illness or injury, you will be treated first. Otherwise, you will be treated in the order you arrive.
Before discharge, we encourage you to ask our emergency care teams any questions you have. It is also useful for you to keep all of your paperwork, discharge information and medicines or prescriptions together after you leave the ER.
After discharge, our emergency department staff will reach out to your primary care provider to ensure they are updated on your care.
What should I bring to the ER?
When coming to the ER, we recommend you bring:
- A list of known allergies
- A list of medicines you currently take
- A responsible adult or phone number for someone to contact
- Copies of results from recent medical tests, if available
- Personal care preferences and restrictions
How do I stay updated on wait times in the ER?
When it comes to emergency services, our goal is to continually work toward enhancing the care you receive, while reducing our wait times. This ensures you get the support you need, when you need it most.
Our wait times are updated every 30 minutes and are available on our website.
To find out the wait times of the HCA Florida ER nearest to you, check the top of our website or text "ER" to 32222.
Note: Message and data rates may apply. ER wait times are approximate and provided for informational purposes only.
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