Ridgecrest Regional Hospital’s Emergency Services is designed for
treatment of acute medical and surgical emergencies and is staffed 24
hours a day, 7 days a week by emergency medicine physicians and nurses.
If you live in the Southern Sierra region, our hospital is a close to
home resource for comprehensive medical care from highly trained emergency
professionals and board certified physicians who utilize state-of-the-art
technology. Time is of the essence in an emergency, and you can count
on our team to provide you or your loved one with the attentive care you
need during this stressful situation.
If a condition arises suddenly and you believe that a life is in jeopardy,
CALL 9-1-1.
Emergency Services patients have prioritized care depending on the severity
of their symptoms. A triage nurse determines the acuteness of the patient’s
problem and coordinates the order for treatment, providing immediate care
to critically ill or injured patients and efficient care to those less
seriously ill.
We are a
Level IV trauma center, as designated by the Kern County Public Health committee. Our Emergency
Department is equipped to provide stabilization and advanced trauma life
support for patients who have sustained serious injuries.
Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign intended to encourage people to become
trained to be able aid injured persons experiencing life threatening bleeding.
Uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death from
trauma. The goal of the Stop the Bleed campaign is to reduce these preventable
deaths through education and preparedness.
For information about “Stop the Bleed“ or to request training
for your group or organization call
760-499-3396.
When do I use Emergency Services?
Because emergency resources are limited, patients should only visit the
ED when they are dealing with a true emergency. It can be hard to tell
what’s an emergency in some cases, and you don’t want to take
chances with your health. Generally, if you believe you are dealing with
a life threatening situation then you should visit the emergency room.
If you are sick or have a minor injury that you want treated right way,
you should visit an Urgent Care center.
The following are examples of the conditions and symptoms for which you
may need to access emergency services:
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