Emergency care
Emergency room (ER) in Tamarac
Our top priority is making sure you get the emergency care you need quickly.
At HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital, our emergency department doctors provide 24/7 intensive and pediatric care to ensure you receive high-quality treatment when it matters most.
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.
Conditions treated in our emergency department
We provide a variety of advanced emergency services to treat serious conditions, such as:
- Allergic reactions
- Appendicitis
- Concussions
- Heart attack
- Heat stroke
- Stroke
Services our emergency specialists offer
Our specialized emergency care team determines the right treatment plan for you based on your needs.
Pediatric emergency care
We know it's stressful when your child needs emergency care. The doctors and nurses at our pediatric-friendly ER are trained to care for children and address their unique needs. We also understand the role you play in your child's health and prioritize your involvement in developing a long-term treatment plan, if needed.
Our kid-friendly ER features:
- Board-certified emergency medicine physicians who are trained to treat children
- Nurses with special training and certification in pediatric care
- Private treatment rooms in a comfortable setting for children
Senior-friendly emergency care
Our newly renovated ER includes special accommodations for seniors, including:
- Additional safety features, such as enhanced lighting, handrails and large print communications
- Designated private rooms
- Specially trained staff
Intensive care services
Our intensive care unit (ICU) is a designated department in our hospital for critically ill adults experiencing serious injuries or medical conditions. The ICU provides advanced care to ensure constant monitoring of your health during this important time.
Individuals are commonly admitted to intensive care for:
- Heart problems, such as extremely low or extremely high blood pressure, abnormal heartbeat or heart attack
- Lung and breathing problems, such as acute asthma or severe pneumonia
- Postoperative care, including recovery from intensive surgery
- Renal and endocrine disease
- Serious infections, including sepsis
Enhanced ICU monitoring
The ICU team uses advanced technology to monitor your condition, provide you with needed medication and even perform life-sustaining bodily functions in the event your body is incapable.
Advanced equipment helps our staff ensure the highest level of care. By constantly monitoring your vital signs, our staff can immediately be alerted if your status declines and needs prompt attention.
Additional ways we prepare for your care
An emergency tends to happen when you least expect it, meaning you often don't have time to prepare for a visit to the ER. With that in mind, we provide individuals with a tool that can help save time during an emergency situation: an ICE (in case of emergency) card.
Once the information is filled in, ICE cards can be kept in your wallet or purse. They provide vital information to EMS personnel and your caregiver if the need arises. This access to information helps us prepare for your care before you even arrive to the hospital.
Frequently asked questions
To best help you, we have consolidated a list of answers to common questions we receive about our emergency care.
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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