The Emergency Room staff at Smith County Memorial Hospital provides 24-hour services to meet your emergency healthcare needs 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We work hand-in-hand with the Smith County EMS in providing you with up-to-date efficient emergency medical care.

Our Nursing staff have completed advanced education course to give you the most current treatment, such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Trauma Nurse Care and Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation.

Below are some common questions and answers about the Emergency Room:

What happens when I come into the Emergency Room?

Upon entering the Emergency room, a Registered Nurse will ask you questions, if possible, to gather information about your illness or injury. They will then take your temperature, check your breathing, blood pressure and heart rate. The nurse will then ask you some routine questions about allergies and/or medications that you take regularly.

What happens when the Emergency Room physician says I can go home?

You will be given instructions for your care and recovery. If the doctor decides you need a prescription, that will be given to you as well.

What if I feel bad after I leave?

Follow your after care instructions carefully, but you should always feel free to call or return to the hospital if you feel you need to.

How can I be better prepared for an Emergency in the future?

Although an emergency is unpredictable by definition, there are some things you can do to be better prepared.

• Keep emergency numbers posted where you can find them quickly.
• Remember to call 9-1-1 in the event of a life-threatening emergency; an emergency rescue vehicle can take you to the Emergency Room more quickly and safely than can a friend or family member.
• Know where the hospital is and how to get there. Study the map and take a test drive from your house to the hospital so you are familiar with the route.
• Do not Delay! Urgent conditions may become life-threatening if they are not treated. It is always wiser to err on the side of caution.

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