Emergency Room in Westwood, NJ
At Pascack Valley Medical Center, our board-certified doctors, nurses, and physicians are available 24/7 to provide a full spectrum of emergency medical services. Whether you are experiencing sudden chest pain, stroke symptoms, or have a wound that needs immediate care, we are always prepared to offer you and your loved ones the outstanding emergency care you deserve.
Our Emergency Staff
Our emergency department is staffed by medical professionals dedicated to your complete care. Our on-call team includes:
- Anesthesiologists
- Board-certified emergency physicians
- Cardiac life support nurses
- Hospitalists (internists)
- Internal medicine residents
- Neonatologists
- Obstetricians
- Pediatric life support nurses
We also have a number of specialists on-call and available to provide advanced care in 20 different areas, including cardiology, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, and urology.
Features of Our Emergency Room
Our emergency room is a Designated Stroke Center certified by the Joint Commission. As such, we offer leading-edge technology and comprehensive services to care for a number of emergency conditions. Our ER was also recently renovated to ensure we can provide you and your loved ones with state-of-the-art care.
ER Features:
- 22,240 square feet of newly renovated space
- 26 private exam rooms
- An easy-access entrance
- Comfortable rooms
- Fast-track unit for faster care
- Pediatric-friendly exam and treatment rooms
Fast Track ER
For less serious emergency conditions and injuries, we offer care at our Fast Track ER. This unit is fully staffed and contains seven beds. Our Fast Track unit offers prompt, efficient care with reduced wait times. We also offer convenient bedside registration.
When to Visit the ER
There are many reasons you or a loved one might need to visit an emergency room. The following symptoms and conditions may indicate a need for emergency medical care:
- Any sudden or severe pain
- Confusion or changes in mental status
- Coughing or vomiting blood
- Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
- Difficulty speaking
- Fainting, sudden dizziness, weakness
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Serious cuts and wounds (lacerations)
- Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea
- Sharp, sudden chest pain
- Stroke (cerebrovascular accidents)
- Sudden changes to your vision
- Sudden shortness of breath/respiratory issues
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Unusual abdominal pain
If you are experiencing any of these emergency symptoms, please call 911.