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Emergency Care at Mount Auburn Hospital
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
When you're having a medical emergency, it's important to get care as soon as possible. Acting quickly can save your life or the life of someone else. When you're faced with a life-threatening illness or injury, the doctors in our emergency department (ED) at Mount Auburn Hospital are ready to help.
Our ED is staffed with nurses, support staff and doctors and who are board-certified in emergency medicine. Using special training and the latest technology, we provide you with the care you need to get better when minutes count.
When Do I Need Emergency Services?
If you or a loved one is experiencing any of the following symptoms, call 911 or get to the nearest emergency department as soon as possible:
- Back, head or neck injury
- Broken bones
- Chest pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Intense, sudden pain
- Major burns
- Persistent vomiting
- Severe allergic reactions
- Traumatic injury
- Unconsciousness
- Uncontrollable bleeding
- Very high or low body temperature
What Happens in the Emergency Department?
Going to the emergency department can be scary. But it helps to know what to expect once you get there. When you arrive at our ED, a triage nurse will:
- Ask about your symptoms and medical history.
- Take your vital signs.
- Arrange lab tests or imaging, if necessary.
We get you into an exam room as soon as possible.
Services & Specialties
After you’ve been treated in the ED, you may be released or admitted for inpatient care. No matter where you go, you’ll have a team of experts by your side.
Cancer Care
Also known as Oncology
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Gynecology
Heart & Vascular
Also known as Cardiology
Infectious Diseases
Also known as Infection Control
Lung & Respiratory Care
Also known as Pulmonology
Behavioral Health
Neurology
Orthopedics
Primary Care
Also known as Family Medicine
Radiology & Imaging
Stroke Care
Act Fast, Call 911
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you have a life-threatening illness or injury.
Choose Your Best Care Option
Living healthy and well depends on having the right team at your side. With an extensive network of medical experts and nearby locations, Mount Auburn Hospital makes it easy.
