FRAMINGHAM – MetroWest Medical Center is reminding the public that when emergencies happen, the ER is open. Delaying care could make matters worse.
The MetroWest Medical Center team would like to share these 14 reasons to go to the ER:
- Trouble breathing
- Sudden, severe problem that is life or limb threatening
- Serious burns
- Head trauma or sudden confusion
- Weakness or numbness on one side
- Severe cuts that may require stitches
- Slurred speech
- Sudden blurred or lost vision
- Facial cuts or lacerations
- Uncontrollable vomiting or diarrhea
- Fainting or change in mental state
- Seizure
- Chest pain or pressure
- Broken bones and dislocated joints
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In an effort to help patients with other non-life-threatening emergencies move through the ER in a safe and timely manner, an online ER check-in option is available at mwmc.com.
Patients can view the available time slots, choose one and enter some basic information to confirm an upcoming visit to the emergency room.
Call 911 if you or anyone around is experiencing a life-threatening emergency. MetroWest Medical Center has protocols in place to keep you safe during your visit. These include Covid Safety Zones and Covid Care Zones, enhanced cleaning of surfaces, hand sanitization stations, universal masking and access to PPE. Precautions for patients and visitors include facemasks, hand sanitizer and physical distancing in waiting areas.
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MetroWest Medical Center