Emergency Room

Our goal is for you to receive treatment within 10 minutes of stepping through our doors. Having state-of-the-art equipment and technology enables us to diagnose and treat your emergency quickly. Beaumont Emergency Hospital is equipped to handle all levels of emergencies. From broken bones to cardiac arrest, your emergency is our emergency.

Patients find well-appointed rooms that offer privacy and creature comforts of home in a serene setting that helps quiet the mind and create a safe space that isn’t shared with public common areas.

Abdominal Pain

Severe abdominal pain can indicate a serious medical condition manifested by infection, obstruction, inflammation, diseases that affect the organs of the belly, and intestinal problems. In addition, bacteria can enter your digestive tract due to infections in the blood, intestines, and throat, which can cause stomach pain.

Abscesses

An abscess is a pocket of pus that forms due to a bacterial infection. While many abscesses can be treated outpatient, certain situations warrant immediate medical attention.

Acute Arthritis

Acute arthritis refers to the sudden onset of joint inflammation. While many cases of acute arthritis can be managed with outpatient care, there are situations in which acute arthritis warrants immediate medical attention, such as with septic arthritis, gout, and symptoms resulting from a drug reaction.

Allergic Reactions

Allergic reactions can range from mild to severe. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of an allergic reaction and is life-threatening. Recognizing the signs of a severe allergic reaction and seeking prompt medical attention is crucial.

Asthma / Wheezing

Asthma can range from mild to severe and, in some cases, can lead to life-threatening emergencies. Recognizing the signs of a severe asthma attack or worsening asthma is vital. Signs of a breathing emergency include severe breathlessness or no relief from a rescue inhaler with rapid worsening.

Blood Clots

Blood clots can form in veins or arteries and can cause serious health complications depending on their location and size. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of problematic blood clots is vital for timely treatment. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) are life-threatening blood clots.

Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes in the lungs. While acute bronchitis often results from viral infections and usually resolves on its own within a few weeks, there are times when symptoms can indicate a more severe problem or complications that require urgent medical attention.

Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection affecting the deeper skin layers and underlying tissue. It can spread rapidly if not treated. While many cases of cellulitis can be managed with outpatient antibiotics, certain situations warrant immediate medical attention.

Chest Pain

Chest pain can have various causes, from benign conditions like muscle strain to life-threatening ones like a heart attack. It’s crucial to treat any unexplained chest pain as a potential emergency and seek medical evaluation immediately. Given the variety of potential causes and the high risk associated with heart-related issues, it’s essential to seek emergency medical care when experiencing unexplained chest pain.

Dehydration

Dehydration occurs when your body loses more fluids than it takes in, preventing it from performing its usual functions. Mild dehydration can usually be treated by increasing fluid intake, but severe dehydration can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. It’s important to note that vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, infants, young children, and individuals with chronic illnesses, are at a higher risk of dehydration and its complications. If you or someone you know shows signs of severe dehydration, seek emergency medical care immediately.

Fast Heart Rate (Tachycardia)

Tachycardia refers to a heart rate that’s too fast. How “fast” is considered tachycardic can vary based on age and individual factors. Still, for adults, a heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute (bpm) at rest is generally considered tachycardic. Tachycardia can indicate a need for urgent or emergency care, and it’s essential to trust one’s instincts. If someone feels that something is seriously wrong or unsure about the severity of their symptoms, it’s always better to be safe and seek medical attention.

Fever / Flu

While fever and flu-like symptoms often resolve on their own, there are situations where they can indicate a more severe illness or complications that require urgent medical attention. Examples of fever or flu symptoms that might be considered a medical emergency are fever over 104°, fever in infants under three months, chest pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Heat Stroke

Heat stroke is always a medical emergency. It is the most severe form of heat injury and can be life-threatening if not promptly and adequately treated. Heat stroke results from prolonged exposure to high temperatures, usually combined with dehydration, leading to a failure of the body’s temperature control system.

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often labeled “the silent killer” because it may have no apparent symptoms but can lead to serious health complications if left untreated. Sometimes, extremely high blood pressure can be considered a medical emergency.

Migraines

A migraine is a type of headache characterized by moderate to severe pain that is throbbing or pulsing, and often on one side of the head. Migraines are more than just headaches; they are a neurological condition often accompanied by various symptoms. Sometimes, a severe headache or migraine symptoms can indicate a medical emergency requiring expert diagnosis.

Pediatric Emergencies

A pediatric emergency refers to a sudden or severe health condition or an injury in a child that poses an immediate risk to their health or life and requires timely medical intervention. The recognition of pediatric emergencies is crucial since children are not just small adults; their physiology, anatomy, and response to illnesses and injuries can be quite different from those of adults. Some pediatric emergencies may overlap with those seen in adults, but many conditions are specific to children.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung primarily affecting the tiny air sacs known as alveoli. Typically, in pneumonia, the alveoli are filled with pus and other liquid, which hinders the lung’s ability to transfer oxygen into the bloodstream. Pneumonia can be caused by various organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. While many cases of pneumonia can be treated with outpatient care, the disease can also be severe and even life-threatening, especially if left untreated or not treated promptly.

Serious Infections

Infections can range from mild to life-threatening. When an infection becomes severe, it can progress rapidly, leading to serious complications or even death if not treated promptly. Certain signs and symptoms, such as high fever, signs of sepsis, and red streaks around the wound area, indicate that an infection has reached an emergency level:

Shortness of Breath

Shortness of breath (dyspnea) can be caused by a wide range of conditions, from mild and temporary causes like anxiety or overexertion to serious medical conditions requiring urgent medical intervention. Recognizing when shortness of breath is an emergency is vital.