Emergency Dept, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest

LVH-Cedar Crest ER offers:-Comprehensive trauma, burn and neurology emergency services, 24/7-MI Alert for Heart Attacks and Stroke Alert programs designed to deliver fast, gold-standard care for the best outcomes possible.-The Walter J. and June H. Okunski Burn Recovery Center is Pennsylvanias largest burn center and is verified to treat adults and children-A quick care area for patients with less severe injuries, like fractures or cutsWatch this video to learn about the triage process in the emergency room (also available with Spanish subtitles).Emergency medicine forheart attackIf you are experiencing heart attack symptoms, including chest pain, shortness of breath or pain in your arms, neck, jaw or backcall 911.Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute consistently ranks among the nations leaders in heart attack survival. Our MI Alert for Heart Attacks program saves lives and limits the amount of heart damage by educating area paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to diagnose heart attacks in the field.If youre suffering from a heart attack, paramedics will immediately begin treatment and call ahead to alert our emergency medicine providers of your arrival.Emergency care forstrokeEvery second counts when it comes to stroke. Fast, aggressive care minimizes brain damage by ensuring adequate blood flow to the brain. Thats why you should always rememberBE FAST. This acronym will help you remember the signs of a stroke and that you should act quickly.-BalanceSudden loss of balance-Eyes Blurred vision in one or both eyes-Face Face drooping or looks uneven-Arms One arm becomes weak or numb-Speech Slurred speech or seems confused-Time If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, call 911 immediately.LVHCedar Crest is a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center thatprovides rapid diagnosis of the type of stroke, targeted therapies such as clot busting medication (intravenous thrombolytic) or interventional clot retrieval. We have been recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Associations Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.Childrens ERShould your child need emergency care, Lehigh Valley HospitalCedar Crest is home to a 24/7Childrens ER. Our board-certified pediatric emergency physicians, along with board-certified emergency physicians, are prepared to care for your child in a caring and child-friendly environment.,