When You Need to Head to the ER

Dr. Foye Ikyaator :: “That is really the only difference, it is not attached to a hospital. Both freestanding emergency rooms and hospital-based emergency rooms provide treatment for the same kind of emergency conditions. Both also operate 24 hours a day.

Freestandings are usually situated to be accessible. Life Saver Emergency Room is a freestanding emergency room located in a shopping center, which makes it a lot easier to visit. Also, Life Savers Emergency Room can provide you with many conveniences when it comes to time and savings. Not only does Life Savers ER offer no waiting time for their patients, but we also offer flexible payment options. Life Savers is staffed with Board Certified Physicians and technicians who are expertly trained to provide high quality, 24 hour, effective and efficient emergency care.”

Dr. Foye Ikyaator :: “You should always contact your Physician to discuss options; however, it is always better to go to ER and have the reassurance that the issue is non-emergency.

Below are some examples of the reasons to go to ER for Adults::

• Difficulty breathing
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Severe abdominal pain
• Mental Confusion
• Bleeding that won’t stop after 10 min or longer
• Coughing up blood
• Suicidal feelings
• Severe allergic reaction, such as to an insect bite”

Dr. Foye Ikyaator :: “There are typically a few reasons to go to an ER for a child. You want to watch out for a fever of 100.3 degrees or higher for infants under 3 months, or 104 degrees or higher for babies 3 months and older {especially after giving them Tylenol or Ibuprofen}. You also want to watch out for trouble breathing, a sports injury, or broken bones. You should always call your off-hours on-call pediatrician to let them know you are going to an ER. They can assist by sending the ER your child’s records.”

• Bring a family member.
• Have your health history, any major events in your health history.
• Insurance card handy
• List of medications, allergies   and major events in your health history
• Copies of any recent medical tests or procedures
• Names of your personal physicians
• Emergency contact information
• Health plan information
• Drivers license or other valid identification”

Dr. Foye Ikyaator :: “You should always take caution if you have the signs and symptoms that you need an ER, but here are a few guidelines to follow ::

• Does the condition seem life threatening? Could it get worse and become life-threatening on the way to the hospital?
• Will you get delayed in traffic?
• If you try to move the person, will it likely lead to more harm?

If you meet any of these guidelines, don’t be a hero. Call 911 or find someone to take you to the ER. If you need medical attention right away, call 911 and they will send someone to take care of you {or your family member}.”

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Ok, as a Mom and caregiver, I feel WAY more confident about knowing when to go to an ER versus anywhere else. I feel at ease knowing that when I need someone’s help in a fast and expedited way that an ER, like Life Savers Emergency Room, will be there for me and my family.

Life Savers Emergency Room was created to provide a safe and comfortable environment for our community to receive emergency medical care without having to experience long wait times in crowded and busy Emergency Rooms. Since opening in December 2015, Life Savers ER has provided care to over 10,000 patients in their time of need. We have two convenient locations, the first is just off Highway 249 (also known as Tomball Parkway) and 1960 and the second is located in the Heights. We partner with our local police department, fire department and postal service workers and believe in the service they provide to our community.

Their freestanding emergency rooms features:

For any of your emergency care needs, visit Life Savers Emergency Rooms today!