Emergency Care
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Every year, more than 20,000 patients with acute injuries and illnesses and urgent medical conditions receive care in San Leandro Hospital’s 13-bed Emergency Department. The department is staffed around the clock by board certified emergency physicians who are supported by nurses and staff experienced in emergency care.
You can reach our Emergency Department by calling (510) 667-4545.
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Tips for Handling Emergencies
The American College of Emergency Physicians offers this advice about medical emergencies:
Help to prevent emergencies by practicing healthy and safe lifestyle habits and taking preventive health measures, such as scheduling regular medical check-ups.
Prepare for emergencies by keeping a well-stocked first-aid kit, learning how to recognize emergency warning signs, organizing family medical information, identifying and eliminating safety hazards in the home, taking a first-aid class, and posting emergency numbers near the telephone.
Learn to recognize life-threatening emergencies - an injury or illness that could potentially cause significant harm or death unless prompt medical attention is received.
You should call 9-1-1 or the San Leandro Hospital emergency department at (510) 667-4545 in these instances:
chest pain lasting two minutes or more
uncontrolled bleeding
sudden or severe pain
coughing or vomiting blood
difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
sudden dizziness, weakness or change in vision
severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea
change in mental status (e.g., confusion or difficulty arousing)
If you are with someone who is experiencing these symptoms, be ready to help until emergency personnel arrive, but never act if uncertain of what to do. Do not move a person who is involved in a car accident, has taken a fall, or is unconscious unless the person is in immediate danger of further injury. Do not give the victim anything to eat or drink, and keep the person covered. If the victim is bleeding, apply a clean cloth and apply direct pressure on the wound while elevating the injured limb. If the victim is not breathing or does not have a pulse, begin rescue breathing or CPR. Immediately summon help by calling or having someone call 9-1-1.
To learn how to handle urgent care needs at home and understand when to call a doctor, visit our Health Library.
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