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 The Emergency Services department at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton handles thousands of emergencies each year. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, our team of trained physicians, nurses, and emergency medical technicians are ready to handle any critical situation within our full range of hospital specialties.
With 28 all-private rooms, including a five-bed fast track minor care area, an eight-bed clinical decision unit, two full-service trauma rooms, two cardiac treatment rooms and two obstetric/gynecology rooms, our Emergency Services department has integrated convenience and accessibility with a warm, caring atmosphere.
We have also incorporated a streamlined triage system that quickly expedites patient care.
Chest Pain Accreditation
Texas Health Denton has been recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers. To patients, this means the hospital has met or exceeded a variety of criteria that demonstrate excellence in cardiovascular patient care.
The Chest Pain Center at Texas Health Denton seeks to provide patients experiencing symptoms of a heart attack quicker access to physicians who can evaluate their condition and provide treatment. Several leading cardiologists in Denton provide cardiology services at Texas Health Denton.
Another important goal of the Chest Pain Center is to provide an environment for monitoring patients who require further observation to determine whether their condition represents a cardiovascular emergency. This helps to ensure that all patients receive appropriate treatment and that facility resources are available for those who require immediate care.
Urgency of the Emergency
When should you call an ambulance instead of driving to the emergency department? Ask yourself the following questions:
- Is the victim's condition life-threatening?
- Could the victim's condition worsen and become life-threatening on the way to the hospital?
- Could moving the victim require the skills or equipment of paramedics or emergency medical technicians?
- Would distance or traffic conditions cause a delay in getting the victim to the hospital?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, or if you are unsure, it's best to call an ambulance.
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