It occupies 51,000 square feet and contains major trauma and cardiac rescitation rooms complete with overhead x-ray and full monitoring and resuscitation equipment. There are 35 treatment rooms including space for orthopedic, gynecology, and optho-ENT evaluations. The STAT Lab is located in the Emergency Center. X-ray, rapid spiral CT, and cardiac catheterization suites are adjacent to the Emergency Center. The Emergency Center sees an excellent mix of multiple trauma, high-acuity medical, surgical, pediatric, and gynecologic patients.
Patients also present with orthopedic problems, minor trauma, and minor medical emergencies.
The Life Flight Program provides another opportunity for exposure to critically ill patients. Full-time Emergency Medicine faculty provide 40 to 46 hours per day of direct supervision of the residents. Consult services are available from each of the clinical departments of the Medical School. Lyndon Baines Johnson General Hospital LBJ General Hospital is a high volume county facility, which is responsible for half of the obstetric deliveries for the entire Harris County system. PGY I to PGY III cover all aspects of emergency medical care.