Prompt Support for Any Emergency
Connecting with a family physician you trust is important for your peace of mind. But when an emergency happens, you require immediate attention from an emergency room physician you may not yet know. Our goal is to ease your anxiety by providing a deeply committed care team that’s undergone rigorous training, so we can care for your condition, no matter what it is.
You may need to go to the emergency room if you or a loved one experiences any of the following symptoms:
- Breathing issues
- Chest pain
- Choking
- Complicated fractures or broken bones
- Concussion, head or eye injury
- Deep wounds
- Electric shock
- Fainting
- Poisoning
- Seizures
- Severe allergic reactions
- Severe burns
- Stroke symptoms (facial droop, slurred speech and sudden numbness on one side of the body)
- Suicidal thoughts
- Vomiting blood
If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.
We’re Prepared to Serve You
At AdventHealth Waterman, we’re ready with the technology and the qualifications to deliver the personal and exceptional care your family deserves.
- Board-Certified Emergency Physicians
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You need emergency care you can trust. That’s why your emergency care team will be led by a specialist extensively trained and certified in emergency medicine. When you need help, you can count on skilled, fast and effective treatment.
We also work hard to provide ongoing education that allows our experts to continue to provide the exceptional and leading-edge care you can only find here.
- Diagnostic Imaging
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Advanced technology, such as computerized tomography (CT scans), ultrasound and X-rays, allows our ER doctors to capture images of the inner workings of your body, so we can understand your condition without having to perform surgery and decide on a course of treatment quickly.
- Emergency Department Pharmacist
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Our emergency department pharmacists work directly with your care team to make sure you receive any medications you need immediately in the exam room, and that you leave with any medications that should be continued at home.
- Full-Service Lab
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Lab tests help us analyze how your body is functioning, so we can make informed decisions about your care, quickly and accurately. When you come to AdventHealth Waterman for emergency care, your team will have access to an on-site full-service lab with testing capabilities that include:
- A blood bank
- CAT scans
- Cardiac enzyme testing
- Complete blood counts
- Drug testing
- Kidney function testing
- Liver function testing
- Microbiology/serology
- Pathology
- Pregnancy testing
- Red blood cell antibody testing
- Urinalysis
- Venous blood gas testing
- X-ray services
It’s just one more we can ensure you get the highest level of emergency care.
- Intravenous (IV) Therapy
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During some emergencies, patients need medications, blood products or other fluids administered directly into their veins, since it’s the fastest way to get them into your system. Through IV therapy, we can help you regain blood lost from injury or illness with a blood transfusion or boost your body with vitamins through IV hydration.
- Pediatric Emergency Care
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Emergencies are stressful for everyone but can be particularly scary for children and their parents. With spaces designed for children, and a team specially trained to handle the unique challenges sick or injured children face, we’re ready with highly specialized care and all the support you need to get through your family’s emergency, including:
- A kid-friendly waiting room
- Eight exam rooms designed specifically for kids
- Pediatric triage room to expedite your visit
- Specially trained pediatric specialists
A Guide for Your Health Care Journey
We work to heal you quickly, so you can return to your life. But when you need additional care after you leave the emergency room, we’ll provide support through a dedicated care navigator. Think of your care navigator as your health care liaison. From helping you understand your condition and next steps to scheduling follow-up appointments and coordinating information across your care team, they will be a constant resource during your recovery.