EMS Guide
A Guide to Our Emergency Care
Saint Vincent Hospital provides state-of-the-art emergency medical services to the Worcester community. We have medical direction from board-certified emergency doctors available at all times. Medical professions can find an overview of our services and contact information for the emergency room, CMED and assistance with registration below:
Cardiac Arrests
- Therapeutic hypothermia available
- IO devices and advanced airway devices available
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarctions
- Interventional cardiology available 24/7
- Electrophysiology services available 24/7 for all pacemaker and AICD interventions
- 12-lead EKG receiving capability (LIFENET)
- Ventricular assist devices available
- Accredited as a Chest Pain Center by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care
Respiratory Emergencies
- CPAP and BiPAP available
- Able to assist with any airway emergency
Obstetrical/Gynecological Patients
- Obstetrical coverage 24/7
- Level 2 Nursery provided 24/7
Psychiatric Emergencies
- Emergency and crisis assessment team available 24/7
- Inpatient psychiatric unit available
Inhalation and Burn Emergencies (Smoke, CO and Burns)
- Well prepared to treat and transfer to hyperbaric chamber after evaluation
- Ability stabilize ANY burn patient and treat accordingly
- Cyanokits available for cyanide poisonings and smoke inhalations
Radiation Emergencies
- Radiation Safety Officer on staff and available 24/7
Acute Strokes and TIAs
- Certified by the Department of Public Health as a Primary Stroke Center
- Emergent CT scanning and stroke team available 24/7
- IV TPA for all eligible patients up to 4.5 hours after symptom onset
- Neurological services and Neuro ICU available onsite
Plastic Surgery Service
- Plastic surgery available 24/7
Traumatic Injuries
- Prepared for isolated fractures of extremities, hips and knees
- Prepared to treat all traumatic injuries with the exception of multisystem major trauma. Multi-system major trauma is typically transferred to a Trauma Center
Orthopedic and Sports Emergencies
- Able to handle all orthopedic injuries (exceptions for very specialized cases that can not be determined in the field).
- Orthopedic services and surgery available 24/7
Ophthalmological Emergencies (Cornea and Globe)
- Ophthalmologists on call 24/7. Will arrange transfer if needed
Pediatric Patients (Younger Than 16)
- Ability to treat pediatric emergencies
- Inpatient non-ICU pediatric beds available
Decontamination/Toxicological Emergencies
- On-site decontamination shower for 1-4 patients. WFD MDU trailer outside our emergency room can emergently decontaminate up to 50 ambulatory patients per hour
- Toxicologists on staff and available 24/7
Dialysis Emergencies
- Emergent dialysis capabilities are available 24/7
Sexual Assaults (Adult and Pediatric)
- SANE nurses are on duty 24/7
Bariatric Issues
- Bariatric patients of any size for bariatric surgery
- Safe handling and moving equipment available
- Accredited as a Level 1A facility by the Bariatric Surgery Center
- Network Accreditation Program of the American College of Surgeons
Surgical Services Offered
- General surgery
- Bariatric surgery
- Robotic-assisted surgery
- Plastic surgery
- Spine procedures
- Pain control
- Thoracic surgery
- ENT surgery
- Urology
- Ophthalmology surgery
- Vascular surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
Cardiology Surgical Services
- Aortic valve surgery
- Mitral stenosis
- Aortic stenosis
- Atrial fibrillation surgery/Maze procedure
- Aortic regurgitation procedure
- Coronary artery bypass grafting
- Arrhythmia surgery
- Mitral valve surgery
- Adult congenital surgeries
Other Services
- Full-service laboratory and blood bank available 24/7
- 3 CAT scanners
- 1 MRI scanner
- PET scanner
- On-site nuclear testing
- Ultrasound and fluoroscopy and general radiographic exams available, including interventional radiology on standby
- Social emergencies: ability to help with evaluation of abuse, neglect and mandated reporting
- Language issues: multiple language options, including a language line and multilingual interpreters
Specialty Services not handled at Saint Vincent Hospital
Stabilization and transfer can be accomplished in emergency room but unlikely to be admitted:
- Transplant of digits
- Pediatric psychiatric care
- Trauma surgery
- Complex spine cases
- Pediatric intensive care
Saint Vincent Hospital’s intensive care services include a medical and surgical ICU, coronary care and pulmonary care units with infection control isolation.
Contact Information
Emergency room: (508) 363-6025
CMED recorded telephone line: (508) 854-0100
Assistance with registration: (508) 363-9451