Emergency care
Emergency room (ER) in Walterboro, South Carolina
When a medical emergency strikes, you deserve to receive the highest level of care as quickly as possible.
At HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital, we understand that every second counts. Our team of physicians provides compassionate care for conditions in need of immediate attention, including broken bones and stroke.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Our ER department
Our ER team is committed to delivering you and your family with the support you need when you need it most. We use advanced technology and techniques to provide personalized care.
Features of our ER
To provide you with the best treatment possible, our 20-bed ER features:
- An emergency medical service (EMS) that provides out-of-hospital acute care and transport
- Cardiac monitoring units for the fast and early diagnosis of heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions
- Emergency physicians who work closely with medical specialists and imaging teams to ensure quick diagnosis and treatment
- “Fast Track” service to expedite the care if you are not acutely ill
Pediatric emergency care
Having to visit the ER can be an overwhelming experience — especially for a child. Our emergency team is trained to address children's unique needs. When you bring your child to our ER, a specialist will treat them soon as possible. We also take extra steps to ensure they feel comfortable and secure, no matter their condition.
Stroke awareness and care
If you or a loved one experience a stroke, immediate care is crucial. We offer treatment for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.
Stroke symptoms
Knowing the symptoms of a stroke is essential. If you suddenly notice one or more of the following symptoms, call 911 immediately:
- Confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
- Numbness or weakness of the face, arms or legs — especially on one side of the body
- Severe headache with no known cause
- Trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- Trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or loss of coordination
Stroke risk factors
Some factors increase your risk of stroke, including:
- Being 55 years old or older
- Being African American, Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander
- Having a family history of stroke
Visiting the ER
It can be difficult to know when a condition or injury requires a trip to the ER. We want you to be as prepared as possible so you can make the best decision for your family's health and well-being.
When to seek emergency care
Seek medical assistance at the ER if you experience any of the following:
- Back, neck or head injury
- Broken bone
- Chest pain
- Continual vomiting
- Difficulty breathing
- Loss of consciousness
- Persistent bleeding
- Severe allergic reaction
- Severe burn
- Sudden, intense pain
- Traumatic injury
- Unexplained dizziness, weakness or vision problems
- Very low (hypothermia) or high (hyperthermia) body temperature
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