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Emergency Care - West Des Moines

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MercyOne West Des Moines Emergency Care

1755 59th Place 
West Des Moines, IA 5026  (map)

 

Did you fall and break a bone? Did your child scrape their chin open while riding their bike? Are you experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath or an abnormal amount of stomach pain? Maybe you’re experiencing the symptoms of dehydration or a UTI?

Emergencies happen all around us every day, and usually, they happen unexpectedly. Luckily enough, there just so happens to be an emergency department for those living Des Moines’ western suburbs – MercyOne West Des Moines Emergency Care. Our highly-trained staff members are honored to serve you with 24/7 dedicated, compassionate care that is tailored specifically to your needs.

Emergency Services (All Ages)

  • 14 treatment rooms
  • Helipad for air ambulance
  • Two designated trauma rooms
  • Two observation rooms

Unique Specialized Services

MercyOne West Des Moines is the only hospital in Des Moines’ western suburbs to offer the following services.

  • Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • Cath Lab

What can be treated at MercyOne West Des Moines Emergency Care?

Below are critical emergencies that MercyOne West Des Moines Emergency Care can treat without needing to triage downtown.

  • Falls
  • Abdominal pain
  • Chest pain
  • Congestive heart failure (CHF)
  • Syncope
  • Dehydration
  • Soft tissue infection
  • Atrial Fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, or AFib with RVR
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Pyelonephritis
  • Pneumonia
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Asthma exacerbation
  • ETOH withdrawal
  • Drug overdose
  • Diverticulitis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Inflammatory bowel disease

Senior Friendly Emergency Services

MercyOne West Des Moines has always provided patients of all ages with quality emergency care, but we also provide specialized care solely for senior patients. All phases of an older patient’s emergency visit at MercyOne West Des Moines are designed with his or her long-term health and well-being in mind. 

Features for Seniors

  • Private patient treatment rooms
  • 5” mattresses for better support and comfortable rest
  • Natural lighting to help with sensitivity
  • Non-skid/non-glare floors for easier walking
  • Portable amplifiers for hearing assistance
  • Bedside commodes with rails
  • Walker and other ambulation aids
  • Fall Risk Assessment
  • Nurses trained in Geriatric Emergency Nursing Education (GENE)

Child Emergency Care

In addition to seniors and general adults, we also treat kids! But moms and dads, please be aware that depending on the severity of your child’s emergency, we may need to transfer your child downtown.

 

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