Emergency Medicine
24/7 Emergency Medicine for Adults and Pediatrics.
Rapid, evidence-based resuscitation and definitive care—available anytime, for any level of severity.
The Emergency Department at Burjeel Medical City is the region's leading facility for time-critical illnesses and injuries. As a designated Level I Trauma Center, we provide immediate access to advanced imaging, catheter-based interventions, operating theaters, and specialists in cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and critical care. Our robust triage protocols and efficient patient flow ensure smooth transitions from the ambulance bay to definitive treatment.
<10 minutes
Average door-to-doctor time60,000+
visits to the emergency department annuallyAHA
accredited comprehensive chest pain center with catlab services24/7
Dedicated Pediatric Emergency UnitCommon Conditions & Subspecialty Clinics.
- Septic shock
- Necrotizing fasciitis
- Heat stroke
- Hypothermia
- Near-drowning
- Electrical burns
- Decompression sickness
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Postpartum hemorrhage
- Severe preeclampsia/eclampsia
- Ovarian torsion
- Bronchiolitis
- Croup
- Sepsis
- Febrile seizures
- Intussusception
- Pediatric trauma
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
- Adrenal crisis
- Thyroid storm
- Severe electrolyte imbalance
- Acetaminophen overdose
- Organophosphate poisoning
- Envenomation
- Alcohol withdrawal delirium
- Polytrauma
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Spinal-cord injury
- Open fractures
- Penetrating chest/abdominal wounds
- Acute severe asthma
- COPD exacerbation
- Tension pneumothorax
- Massive hemoptysis
- Ischemic stroke
- Intracerebral hemorrhage
- Subarachnoid hemorrhage
- Status epilepticus
- Meningitis
- Encephalitis
- STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction)
- Non-STEMI
- Unstable angina
- Hypertensive crisis
- Aortic dissection
- Cardiac tamponade
Procedures & Treatments.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Pathway
Chest-Pain & Cardiac Catheterization Pathway
Comprehensive Stroke Protocol
Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Service
Portable digital radiography and mobile fluoroscopy
64-slice CT scanner next to resuscitation bay (trauma, neuro, angiography)
Bedside arterial blood gas and lactate testing
Point-of-care ultrasound (eFAST, cardiac, lung)
12-lead ECG with automatic STEMI pathway activation
High-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy
Non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP, CPAP)
Rapid sequence intubation with video laryngoscopy
Targeted temperature management post-cardiac arrest
Massive transfusion protocol with balanced blood products
Thrombolytic therapy for ischemic stroke (alteplase, tenecteplase)
Percutaneous coronary intervention (Cath Lab, door-to-balloon ≤ 60 min)
Damage-control laparotomy and thoracotomy (Trauma Team)
Emergency pericardiocentesis
Chest tube thoracostomy and pigtail catheter insertion
Ultrasound-guided central venous and arterial line placement
Comprehsive point of care system
Pediatric friendly emergency MRI service
Pediatric sedation and analgesia protocol
Broselow-coded resuscitation bays
Care Pathway & Coordination.
Rapid Triage
Arrival via ambulance or walk-in; triage nurse assigns acuity within two minutes.
Initial Assessment
Physician and nursing team commence diagnostics and stabilization simultaneously.
Definitive Treatment
Activation of PCI, stroke, or trauma pathway as indicated; imaging and labs completed en route.
Disposition
Admission to ICU/ward, transfer to operating theater, or safe discharge with follow-up arranged.
Median length of stay for discharged patients
2 hours 45 minutes.
Technology & Facilities.
Dedicated Trauma CT Suite
Reduces transfer time to imaging by 12 minutes on average.
Automated Medication Dispensing Cabinets
Barcode verification at bedside for zero-error medication delivery.
Integrated Telestroke Network
Instant neuroradiology reads and neurology consults 24/7.
Negative-Pressure Isolation Rooms
Meets CDC standards for airborne infectious disease management.
24/7 CT and MRI Suite Adjacent to Resus
No delays. Scan completed a short period of arrival.
Bedside Ultrasound & Digital X-Ray
Portable precision diagnostics right at your bedside.
Automated Medication Dispensing
Barcode scanning at bedside to eliminate medication errors.
Negative-Pressure Isolation Rooms
Built for airborne infectious disease management in full compliance with global standards.
Cath Lab & Stroke Suite on Standby
Door-to-balloon goal: ≤ 60 minutes. Door-to-clot retrieval: ≤ 90 minutes.
