Emergency department Emergency department An emergency department (ED), also known as an accident & emergency department (A&E), emergency room (ER), emergency ward (EW) or casualty department, is a medical treatment facility specializing in emergency medicine, the acute care of patients who present without prior appointment; either by their own means or by that of an ambulance. The emergency department is usually found in a hospital or other primary care center. Due to the unplanned nature of patient attendance, the department must provide initial treatment for a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries, some of which may be life-threatening and require immediate attention.
Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore The Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore is a public hospital located in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland. It is managed by the Irish Government's Health Service Executive and provides acute-care hospital services, including a 24-hour emergency department, for the population of County Offaly and the Irish Midlands. In 2008, the hospital served 77,459 out-patients, and 9,756 in-patients, with an average stay of 5.5 nights. 75.1% of admissions were made via the accident and emergency department or 7,090 patients. In 2007, 31,231 patients presented to the emergency department. The hospital saw 21,376 day cases in the same year. The