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Emergency Medicine
At the frontline of medical care
Makati Medical Center´s Emergency Department is always ready to provide treatment for patients with acute illnesses and injuries that require immediate medical attention. With state of the art diagnostic equipment and a full arsenal of the latest treatment modalities our highly trained emergency medicine specialists are fully capable of helping patients with all kinds of medical needs.
The People you Trust when it Matters Most
Emergency physicians are at the frontline of medical care 24 hours a day, saving lives and treating all types of injuries or illnesses.
As a pioneer of emergency medicine in the country, MakatiMed is steadfast in its commitment to providing quality urgent care.
The program upholds world class standards with regular training on advanced cardiac life support, basic life support, pediatric life support and evidence-based medicine. The nursing staff similarly undergoes regular training to keep up with the latest developments in emergency medicine practice.
The working area has ample capacity of 60 beds and features isolation rooms for ENT, OB and Psychiatric rooms and acute care annex which allows enough elbow room for all emergency cases.
Service with a Heart
While MakatiMed´s Emergency Department delivers optimum medical care at par with the most stringent of international standards, its focus remains to be service with genuine concern and heartfelt care for all patients. In a medical emergency, a competent, reliable, compassionate and highly-trained emergency specialist is ready to provide the following:
- Critical Care
- Acute care
- Ambulatory care
- Minor Surgery
- Wound dressing
- Foreign body removal
- Reduction of dislocation
What to expect at the Emergency Department:
Triage
When you first arrive, a triage nurse will determine the severity of your condition based on your symptoms. The nurse will check your vital signs, temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure and pain scale. Someone will record your name, address and medical history.
Examination
After initial assessment you will be directed to an examination area where an emergency physician will examine you and possibly order tests such as x-ray, blood test and electrocardiogram (ECG). Your vital signs will be monitored. Nurses and other medical staff will assist you.
Treatment
If you are critically ill or require intravenous medications of fluids, you may be admitted to the hospital. If you are not seriously ill, an emergency physician will discuss your diagnosis and treatment plan with you before you are discharged. You will receive written instructions regarding medications, restrictions or symptoms that may require a follow up visit.
How YOU can prevent and respond to an emergency:
Stay calm and act decisively. The first few minutes after an injury often are the most important. Doctors advise the following four steps:
1. Prevent Emergencies
Exercise regularly and undergo medical check up to protect your health. Reduce rsik factors. Quit smoking.
2. Prepare for Emergencies
Keep first aid kits at home, at work and in your car. Recognize emergency warning signs. Keep a list of medications taken by you and your family, note allergies. Take first aid classes. Post emergency numbers near the telephone.
3. Recognize life threatening emergencies
Not every cut or burn requires a trip to the emergency department.
Get help fast though when the following warning signs are present:
- Chest pain lasting more than two minutes
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Sudden or severe pain
- Coughing or vomiting of blood
- Difficulty of breathing, shortness of breath
- Sudden dizziness, weakness or change in vision
- Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea
- Change in mental status
4. Act
Action can mean anything, from calling the paramedics, applying pressure on a wound, performing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) or splinting an injury.
Never perform a procedure if you are unsure how to do it.
- Do not move anyone involved in a motor vehicle crash or serious fall or found unconscious unless the person is in immediate danger of further injury.
- You may call our Emergency Room at 8888.910 for ambulance pick up.
- Do not give the victim anything to eat or drink. Keep that person covered.
- If the victim is bleeding, apply a clean cloth or sterile bandage. If possible, elevate the injury. Apply direct pressure on the wound.
- If the victim is not breathing, begin rescue breathing or CPR.
Contact us
- Department of Emergency Medicine
Makati Medical Center - 2 Amorsolo St. Legaspi Village Makati City Philippines 1229
- 632.8888.999 local 2010 2015
- 632.8888.910
- Email: emergency@makatimed.net.ph
www.makatimed.net.ph
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