Emergency room in Owasso, OK
At Bailey Medical Center, we provide emergency medical services at our 24-hour emergency room located in Owasso, Oklahoma just north of Tulsa. Our emergency room (ER) is equipped with state-of-the-art technology such as i-STAT testing, CT scans and other diagnostic imaging tools. Our team of skilled physicians and nurses are trained in emergency medicine, advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advanced life support. Whether you need heart attack treatment, stroke care or treatment for a traumatic injury, our team is ready to provide expert emergency care at a moment’s notice.
Emergency conditions we treat
Our emergency room is designed and equipped to treat a wide range of medical conditions, injuries and illnesses. We commonly treat the following:
- Burns, cuts and lacerations
- Fractures and broken bones
- Heart attack
- Major head and bodily injuries
- Poisoning or overdose
- Severe abdominal pain
- Severe infections
- Severe respiratory illnesses and complications
- Seizures
- Stroke
- Trauma or severe injuries
- Uncontrolled bleeding
If you are experiencing another condition, our ER physicians will quickly assess you and determine the best emergency room (ER) services and treatment for you.
When to visit the ER
There are many reasons you or a loved one might need to visit an emergency room. The following symptoms and conditions may indicate a need for emergency medical care:
- Any sudden or severe pain
- Confusion or changes in mental status
- Coughing or vomiting blood
- Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
- Difficulty speaking
- Fainting, sudden dizziness, weakness
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Serious cuts and wounds (lacerations)
- Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea
- Sharp, sudden chest pain
- Stroke (cerebrovascular accidents)
- Sudden changes to your vision
- Sudden shortness of breath/respiratory issues
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Unusual abdominal pain
If you are experiencing any of these emergency symptoms, please call 911.
What to expect at our ER
When a patient arrives at our ER, they will be immediately triaged for treatment. This process, conducted by our triage nurses at the front desk, categorizes patients based on the severity of their conditions into immediately life-threatening, urgent but not life-threatening and less urgent. If a patient with a life-threatening condition arrives, they may be prioritized. This approach is different from that of urgent care or standard medical appointments, as our ER operates on a need-based system rather than a first-come-first-serve basis.
After triage, your check-in process will include an assessment of your vital signs, then an emergency medicine physician will delve deeper into your condition. This stage often involves coordinating with various physicians and specialists who contribute to your care by analyzing diagnostic reports and advising our emergency team.
In terms of treatment outcomes, you may be admitted for further care, discharged with instructions, referred to a primary care physician or transferred to another facility.