The Emergency Room is responsible for the evaluation, resuscitation and medical stabilization of patients of all ages who present with acute illness or injury. Once stabilization has occurred and therapy initiated, patients are evaluated for either admission or continued outpatient treatment, with care coordinated either by their primary care physician or, if needed, by a physician at the Medical Center. Every effort is made to involve the primary care physician in the treatment plan of the patient.
Medical emergencies are as varied as the people who have them. We most often see patients with the following:
Cardiac problems, including shortness of breath and heart attacks
Automobile, snowmobile, motorcycle and other vehicular accidents
Falls
Minor and serious accidents that result in broken bones or other orthopedic problems
Playground, athletic, workplace and school related accidents
Asthma and other breathing emergencies
Severe pain and/or bleeding
Poisoning
Acute psychiatric problems or emotional distress
Acute episodes of chronic disease or illness
Injuries caused by violence
Burns
The Clinic at O'Hare International Airport opened in November, 1995, and is located in Terminal 2/Upper Level. It is staffed by emergency physicians and radiology technicians. Hours are 7am-7pm, Monday through Friday, and 9am-5pm on weekends and holidays. It is open 365 days a year. Services include:
Urgent Care
X-ray and EKG
Diagnostics such as urinalysis, rapid strep test, Accucheck, quick Hemoglobin,UCG, cholesterol/lipid screening
Treatment for asthma and other breathing difficulties
Treatment for wounds or lacerations
Flu vaccination
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