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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
