Emergency Services

The Emergency Services Department at Presbyterian Hospital of Denton handles thousands of emergencies annually.  Open 24 hours a day, our team of trained physicians, nurses and emergency medical technicians are ready to handle any critical situation within our full range of hospital specialties.  With 28 all-private rooms, including a five-bed fast track minor care area, an eight-bed clinical decision unit, two full-service trauma rooms, two cardiac treatment rooms and two obstetric/gynecology rooms, our Emergency Services Department has integrated convenience and accessibility with a warm, caring atmosphere.  And it's open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

We have also incorporated a streamlined triage system that quickly gets patients where they need to be.  With the Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, Cardiac Catheterization Labs and Surgery located within a few feet of the Emergency Services Department, we are able to expedite patient care.

Chest Pain Accredited

Presbyterian Hospital of Denton is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers. To patients, this means that Presbyterian Hospital of Denton has met or exceeded a variety of criteria that demonstrate excellence in cardiovascular patient care.

The Chest Pain Center at Presbyterian Hospital of Denton seeks to provide patients experiencing symptoms of a heart attack quicker access to physicians who can evaluate their condition and provide treatment. Presbyterian Hospital of Denton has enlisted some of Denton’s leading cardiologists to serve on its cardiac team together with an experienced and professional staff.

Another important goal of the Chest Pain Center is to provide an environment for monitoring patients who require further observation to determine whether their condition represents a cardiovascular emergency. This helps to ensure that all patients receive appropriate treatment and that facility resources are available for those who require immediate care.

When should you call an ambulance instead of driving to the emergency department? 

Ask yourself the following questions:

• Is the victim's condition life-threatening?
• Could the victim's condition worsen and become life-threatening on the way to the hospital?
• Could moving the victim require the skills or equipment of paramedics or emergency medical technicians?
• Would distance or traffic conditions cause a delay in getting the victim to the hospital?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, or if you are unsure, it's best to call an ambulance.