Emergency Medicine

It is the vision of the Kaiser Santa Rosa emergency medicine department that all of our patients will be treated as we would want our family members, friends and loved ones treated. We will deliver the highest quality care in an expeditious manner, with pride in the knowledge that ours is a group of professionals dedicated to treating the medical and psychological needs of our patients and their families.

The emergency medicine department at the Kaiser Santa Rosa Medical Center makes boarded emergency physicians available to you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to address your emergency concerns in all areas of health care. Our team includes registered nurses, emergency & orthopedic technicians, receptionists and unit assistants.

Common Complaints

• Alcohol and Other Drug Problems
• Drug Allergies
• Food Allergies
• Animal Bites
• Back Problems and Injuries
• Chest Pain
• Choking Rescue Procedure (Heimlich Maneuver)
• Ear Infections
• Heartburn
• Heat-Related Illnesses (Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke)
• Hemorrhoids
• Nosebleeds
• Puncture Wounds
• Shock

Aftercare Instructions

• Abdominal Pain
• Asthma After-Care Instructions
  
• Burn Care After-Care Instructions
• Chest Pain
• Colds and Flu
• Cuts to the Skin
• Ear Infection After-Care Instructions
• Fever in Children After-Care Instructions
• Foley Catheter Care (for men)
• Puncture Wounds
• Strains, Sprains, and Fractures

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  Emergency Department Tour

  This 3 minute video tour of our emergency services department is given by Gerry Lazzareschi, one of our emergency physicians.

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  Entering the Emergency Department

Prevention

• First Aid and Emergency Information
• Dealing with Emergencies
• Emergency Contraception
• Information on Child Car Seats
• Prevent Falls in your Home
• Preventing Head Injuries
• Preventing High Blood Sugar Emergencies from Diabetes
• Preventing High Blood Sugar Emergencies in Children with Diabetes
• Safety and Hygiene - Birth to 2 years
• Safety and Hygiene - 2 to 5 years