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.
Mallow General Hospital Mallow General Hospital Mallow General Hospital is a public hospital located in Mallow, County Cork, Ireland. It is managed by the Irish Government's Health Service Executive and provides acute-care hospital services for a population of approximately 90,000 in County Cork. In 2008, the hospital served 10,979 out-patients, and 4,413 in-patients, with an average stay of 5.9 nights. 74.9% of admissions were made via the accident and emergency department. In 2007, 40,114 patients presented to the emergency department. The hospital saw 2,336 day cases in the same year. The hospital provides 81 beds, of which 76 are in-patient acute beds, while