Division of Emergency Medicine
Overview
The Emergency Medicine Department of the Taichung Armed Forces General Hospital
has been designated by the Department of Health as a moderate to severe emergency responsibility hospital in Taiwan. Attending physicians from various specialties, including internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, dentistry, and mental health, are available to provide comprehensive care. Additionally, the department organizes multiple Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) training courses to develop emergency responders in the Taiping area, achieving a success rate of over 90% in performing cardiac catheterization within 90 minutes for cases of acute coronary syndrome.
The department is equipped with 18 observation beds and an independent emergency room to manage critically ill patients. It features comprehensive diagnostic and treatment equipment, offering a wide range of services, including blood tests, X-ray examinations, CT scans, emergency ultrasounds, flu screenings, COVID-19 screenings, emergency line replacements, wound care, emergency medical care, and inpatient services.
All staff members of the Emergency Medicine Department at the Taichung Armed Forces General Hospital are committed to serving as guardians of health promotion for both military personnel and civilians. They leverage their professional expertise and skills to assist community members in addressing health and medical concerns, delivering the highest quality emergency services to the residents of Taiping and the surrounding areas.
Services
Service Items
- 24-hour emergency services, staffed daily by four attending emergency physicians and supported by a consultation system connecting with specialists at the medical center level.
- Comprehensive emergency management in internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, dentistry, and mental health.
- Diagnostic tools: emergency ultrasounds, CT scans, and electrocardiograms.
- Arranging emergency surgeries.
- Rapid testing for COVID-19 and influenza.
- Emergency blood transfusion services.
- Renal imaging examinations (e.g., retrograde pyelography) and gastroscopy.
- Scheduling cardiac catheterization procedures for patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Thrombolytic therapy assessment for acute stroke patients.
- Trauma team to manage severe injuries.
- Hospitalization arrangement based on patient condition.
- Free Wi-Fi and complimentary parking (motorcycles and first 30 minutes for cars).
- Emergency rescue services in the Taiping area ensure public safety. The department also supports military operations in the Central Combat Zone, ranging from the Houlong River to the Bajhang River, during various combat training exercises. Furthermore, it provides emergency rescue training for personnel and technicians in Taichung City.
- The department actively supports military personnel, communities, healthcare facilities, organizations, and schools by teaching CPR and providing emergency training.
Future Outlook
- With a dedicated team of emergency specialists, the department is committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive medical services.
- Provide referral medical services and serve as a designated transfer hospital for nearby institutions.
- Conduct regular drills for mass casualty incidents, toxic disasters, and emergency response scenarios.
- Engage in critical case discussions and invite external experts to share insights.
- Foster a supportive healthcare environment within the community.