When Every Minute Counts
Is
anywhere but Tyler close enough? Ask the thousands of people treated at
Tyler every year for everything from broken bones and high fevers to heart
attacks and car crashes.
In an emergency, time is the enemy. The sooner treatment can begin - the better. There is a limited window of opportunity following a major injury or heart attack called the golden hour. During this time, if treatment can be started, the patient's chance for survival increases. Everything we do is designed to maximize that opportunity.
Every
year, over 10,000 people are treated in Tyler's Emergency Department. "We
are the gateway to the hospital and the community safety net," said
an ER staff physician."We operate around-the-clock and see everything.
The variety and constant challenge is one of the things I like best about
this work. You never know what's coming next," he said, gesturing toward
the double sliding doors that swoosh open and closed every few minutes.
"Each patient presents a mystery and our job is to solve the puzzle
quickly and accurately," he said.
The
staff at Tyler Hospital takes a holistic approach to treating patients.
"Most of our patients are frightened. Something scary has happened
to bring them to us and we try to reassure them and listen to all their
concerns. We involve the family by making them welcome at the bedside, answering
questions, and explaining each step in the treatment."
Treatment
for some Tyler patients begins with a call to 911 for help. Anytime a situation
is potentially life-threatening, the County Communications Center dispatches
the Tyler Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU). This crucial component of the
emergency system is exactly what its name implies, an intensive care unit
on wheels, according to Carol Berry, emergency department nurse manager.
It carries the lifesaving equipment and personnel needed to treat patients
at the scene of a serious illness or injury.
"We are part of a community team that is ready to deliver quality emergency
treatment when it's needed - where it's needed, 24 hours a day," said
Ms. Berry.
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