The Emergency Room at PMHC has four Bays, and is equipped to stabilize
and treat a variety of emergency conditions. It is staffed 24/7 by
physicians, physicians assistants, nurses, and paramedics, who are
trained in advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life
support, as well as advanced trauma care. We treat nearly 3000 patients
a year in the Emergency Department at PMHC.
Basic Trauma Center
Phelps Memorial received its designation as a Basic Trauma Center in
January 2008. This Designation from the NE Department of Health & Human
Services signifies our commitment to providing quality care to trauma
patients.
For more information on the Nebraska Statewide Trauma System, go to
http://www.dhhs.ne.gov/ems/emstrauma.htm
Medical Emergency Warning Signs
When should I go to the Emergency Department? The American College of
Emergency Physicians (ACEP) provides the following warning signs that
may indicate a medical emergency:
• Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
• Chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure
• Fainting, sudden dizziness, weakness
• Changes in vision
• Confusion or changes in mental status
• Any sudden or severe pain
• Uncontrolled bleeding
• Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea
• Coughing or vomiting blood
• Suicidal feelings
• Difficulty speaking
• Shortness of breath
• Unusual abdominal pain
For more information, go to
http://www.acep.org/practres.aspx?id=26018
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