emergency department


emergency

 [e-mer´jen-se] an unlooked for or sudden occurrence, often dangerous, such as an accident or an urgent or pressing need.emergency department an area of a hospital especially equipped and staffed for care" >emergency care. Popularly called emergency room.emergency medical technician (EMT) a provider of care" >emergency care (health care at the basic life support level); this may include spinal immobilization, administration of oxygen, and control of bleeding. In some states there are modular training programs where an EMT can add skills to the basic level.

e·mer·gen·cy de·part·ment

(ē-mĕr'jĕn'sē dĕ-pahrt'mĕnt) That section of a hospital or other health care facility that is designed, staffed, and equipped to treat injured people and those afflicted with sudden, severe illness.
Synonym(s): emergency room.

Emergency Department

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E.D.

The unit of a hospital in which acute, severe, or urgent illnesses and/or injuries are treated.