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Emergency medicine is one of the oldest forms of medical care and can be considered the foundation of medicine. However, as a specialized field of medicine, it is a relatively new area of study.
Within the field of emergency medicine, efforts have been made to systematize the pathophysiology and treatment of emergency patients, as well as to establish emergency medical systems.
Amid these developments, emergency and critical care centers provide advanced medical care for patients with conditions and injuries that span multiple medical specialties, such as acute myocardial infarction, stroke, cardiac arrest, multiple trauma, and severe head injuries. Our hospital has been operating since 2002. In addition, the Intensive Care Center offers perioperative intensive care in areas such as cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, and gastroenterological surgery, as well as pediatric intensive care and treatment for patients whose conditions deteriorate suddenly within the hospital.
Providing advanced medical care is essential in emergency and critical care centers. However, it is challenging for emergency medicine specialists alone to deliver a comprehensive range of cutting-edge medical care.
Our center is operated primarily by emergency medicine specialists and intensive care specialists, but we also accept specialists from other departments.
When possible, we collaborate within the center to complete treatment, and when necessary, we coordinate with other departments within the hospital. Moreover, this enables us to provide high-quality medical care as a university hospital.
To respond to changes in medical needs, we are also involved in the prefectural medical control system and serve as the base hospital for the helicopter emergency medical services (also known as the doctor helicopter in Japan), introduced in January 2010.
Furthermore, to prepare for large-scale disasters and localized severe disasters, we have a Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) as a disaster base hospital. We are actively involved in the development of disaster medical systems.
Additionally, we must address the increasing number of elderly emergency patients due to the aging population.
Nevertheless, the fundamental requirements for emergency physicians remain unchanged. Swiftness in assessing the condition of critically ill patients and determining the necessary interventions, along with the Skill to perform them accurately, are essential.
However, even with the best efforts, favorable outcomes are not always achievable. In such cases, it is also crucial to always respond with Sincerity. We will continue to strive for superior emergency medical care, guided by these “3S” principles.
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