

What is an Emergency Room?Įmergency rooms are where you go for emergency assistance. From trauma surgeons to a radiologist, the staff is always prepared to treat any patient that has experienced a traumatic incident. A trauma center is equipped to deal with severe and more life-threatening conditions, and the technicians are highly trained in traumatic injuries. Just like your typical emergency room, a trauma center is generally located within a hospital, in the emergency department. While it all depends on the circumstances you are under, paramedics are often trained to evaluate your condition and can make the decision on where you should head. You might have heard of the term “trauma center,” but do you know what truly sets it apart from a standard emergency room? Understanding what makes a trauma center unique from your general emergency room could be a matter of life or death.

At Dallas Medical, we’re proud to be designated as a Level IV Trauma Center by the Texas Department of State Health - but what does that mean for our patients? Different hospitals might have different titles and names for different specialties, often leaving patients confused or merely uneducated on what they offer. When something tragic occurs, your first thought may be to go to an emergency room - but not all are created equal.
