Tufts Medical Center Emergency Department + Level 1 Trauma Center
Tufts Medical Center Emergency Department + Level 1 Trauma Center is a general practice practice in Boston, MA. Procedures include Child Life Services, Emergency Medicine, Panorex radiography, and Resuscitation.
About
The Tufts Medical Center Emergency Department + Trauma Center in Boston, MA, is a Level 1 Trauma Center, the highest possible rating designated by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). It is equipped to handle a wide range of emergencies, from minor complaints to life-threatening trauma-related injuries. The department is staffed by board-certified emergency physicians and 60 emergency room nurses, with expertise in both pediatrics and emergency medicine, and trauma surgeons.
The facility includes an 8-bed Express Care Unit for rapid treatment of minor complaints, an Acute Care Unit for acute medical, surgical, gynecological, or traumatic illnesses, and a Pediatric Emergency Department for children. There is also a 6-bay Extended Care Unit for adult patients requiring observation. The department features a 2-room X-ray suite, ED bedside ultrasonography, and access to helical CT and MRI within the Medical Center, along with a rooftop helipad for air transport.
Procedures
- Child Life Services
- Emergency Medicine
- Panorex radiography
- Resuscitation
- Medical treatment
- Rapid treatment of patients with minor complaints
- Emergency surgical intervention
- Trauma Surgery
- Orthopedic Trauma
- Decontamination facility
- Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics)
Equipment
- Portable decontamination shelter
- Rooftop helipad
- Dental chair
- Dental X-ray unit
- Electronic medical record
- MRI
- Central monitoring capabilities
- Helical CT
- X-ray suite
- Computerized tracking system
Photos
Photos via Google · Bayo Elizabeth Cary, PJ Divine, Trinidad
Frequently asked questions
- What is the trauma center designation of Tufts Medical Center Emergency Department?
- The Tufts Medical Center Emergency Department holds a Level 1 Trauma Center designation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This is described as the highest possible rating, indicating the trauma surgery team's ability to address the needs of critically injured or ill patients.
- What specialized units are available within the Emergency Department?
- The Emergency Department includes an 8-bed Express Care Unit for rapid treatment of minor complaints, an Acute Care Unit for various acute illnesses, and a Pediatric Emergency Department for children. Additionally, there is a 6-bay Extended Care Unit for adult patients needing extended observation.
- Does the Tufts Medical Center Emergency Department treat children?
- Yes, the Tufts Medical Center Emergency Department includes a Pediatric Emergency Department, which is a designated area for the treatment of children. It is staffed by pediatric house officers, pediatric emergency nurses, and child life specialists, and supervised by an on-site attending pediatrician.
- What imaging capabilities are available within the Emergency Department?
- The Emergency Department has a 2-room X-ray suite for plain, tomogram, and panorex radiography. ED bedside ultrasonography is also available within the department. Helical CT and MRI are accessible within the broader Medical Center.
- How does the Emergency Department manage patient information and communication?
- The Emergency Department utilizes a computerized tracking system to monitor patient locations and link communications from referring physicians. An extensive electronic medical record system is used throughout the department, which can also fax information back to referring physicians.
Contact & hours
Address
North Building
Boston
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