emergency room

[ih-mur-juhn-see room, room]

noun

1. a hospital area equipped and staffed for the prompt treatment of acute illness, trauma, or other medical emergencies. ER

Example Sentences

The lawsuit alleges that the denials violated California’s Emergency Services Law, which requires hospitals operating a licensed emergency room to treat patients suffering from emergency medical conditions, including previable PPROM.

From Los Angeles Times

Non-public areas of hospitals and emergency rooms are also off-limits to officers who do not have judicial warrants or court orders.

From BBC

Countywide, 2.9% of emergency room visits were for COVID-like illness for the week that ended Sept. 6, the highest level this year, and up from 2.6% for the week that ended Aug. 30.

From Los Angeles Times

HBO Max’s hour-by-hour look at an emergency room shift in a Pittsburgh hospital took home the Emmy Award for best drama series on Sunday, and its cast and creatives dedicated their recognition to healthcare workers.

From Los Angeles Times

Sofia Vergara’s Emmys Sunday plans unexpectedly included a trip to the emergency room.

From Los Angeles Times

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