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Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center

Emergency Care

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Our safe and ready Emergency Department combines world class medical expertise with first-in-class safety protocols so you’ll get the right care, treatment, and attention you need – right here in our hospital.

Comprehensive and Responsive Care

  • Highly trained in house dedicated team of ER physicians

  • 4 Fast Track Beds

  • Stroke Ready Hospital through the UAMS Institute for Digital Health & Innovation Stroke Program

  • Emergent care provided to all age groups

  • Direct 24/7 access to state-of-the-art digital diagnostic imaging

  • 4 treatment rooms and 1 observation bed

  • Providing stabilization of those patients requiring a higher level of service

  • Experienced, ACLS, PALS, TNCC nursing staff

  • Helicopter transport pad

  • Onsite analytical lab

ER Outpatient Services

At SWARMC, we offer the following outpatient services Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. staffed by appointment only:

  • Infusion therapy for antibiotics

  • Hydration

  • Blood transfusions

  • Injections

What Can I Expect At the ER?

All patients who enter the hospital through available access points will be screened immediately upon arrival.

Step 1: Arrival/Greeting

When you arrive, you will be greeted by our registration staff and they will ask for your name and symptoms. You will then be seen by a registered nurse to be triaged and be seen by the ER physician. If your condition is critical, a registered nurse will come out immediately to assess.

Step 2: Triage/Registration

During registration, we will ask you to sign a treatment consent form and to provide your name, address, phone number, personal physician and insurance information. For your convenience, if an exam room is available, a registration clerk will gather this information at your bedside. If a room is not available, and your emergency is not life-threatening, you may be asked to remain in the reception area until a room is ready for you.

Step 3: Evaluation

Once you are in the treatment area, a physician will examine you and order any tests needed to evaluate your condition. Depending on the type of illness or injury, a nurse may start an IV or obtain a blood or urine sample, or you may undergo diagnostic tests, such as X-rays or a CT scan. Our goal is to keep you comfortable and conduct tests as quickly as possible. Some tests take longer to complete, and we appreciate your patience as we work to provide you with prompt, courteous, and comprehensive emergency care.

Step 4: Treatment

Your level of treatment will depend on the physician’s orders after the medical evaluation is complete. Our staff will keep you informed about what to expect during every part of the treatment process.

Step 5: Admission or Discharge

Most patients are treated and discharged directly from the Emergency Department. If your condition requires admission to the hospital, you will be transferred to a patient room, and your primary care physician will be notified. During your stay, a hospital-based physician will oversee your care and coordinate with your medical team as needed. If your emergency room physician determines that you are well enough to go home, you will receive written discharge instructions outlining your next steps. It is important to carefully follow these instructions, take any prescribed medications as directed, and schedule a follow-up appointment with your primary care provider. If you have any questions about your discharge instructions or post-visit care, please do not hesitate to ask your nurse before leaving the hospital.