The Emergency Department at Burjeel Medical City is the region's leading facility for time-critical illnesses and injuries. As a designated Level I Trauma Center, we provide immediate access to advanced imaging, catheter-based interventions, operating theaters, and specialists in cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and critical care. Our robust triage protocols and efficient patient flow ensure smooth transitions from the ambulance bay to definitive treatment.

<10 minutes

Average door-to-doctor time

60,000+

visits to the emergency department annually

AHA

accredited comprehensive chest pain center with catlab services

24/7

Dedicated Pediatric Emergency Unit

Common Conditions & Subspecialty Clinics.

Infectious Emergencies

Septic shock
Necrotizing fasciitis

Environmental & Exposure Emergencies

Heat stroke
Hypothermia
Near-drowning
Electrical burns
Decompression sickness

Obstetric & Gynecologic Emergencies

Ectopic pregnancy
Postpartum hemorrhage
Severe preeclampsia/eclampsia
Ovarian torsion

Pediatric Emergencies

Bronchiolitis
Croup
Sepsis
Febrile seizures
Intussusception
Pediatric trauma

Endocrine & Metabolic Emergencies

Diabetic ketoacidosis
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
Adrenal crisis
Thyroid storm
Severe electrolyte imbalance

Toxicologic Emergencies

Acetaminophen overdose
Organophosphate poisoning
Envenomation
Alcohol withdrawal delirium

Trauma

Polytrauma
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Spinal-cord injury
Open fractures
Penetrating chest/abdominal wounds

Respiratory Emergencies

Acute severe asthma
COPD exacerbation
Tension pneumothorax
Massive hemoptysis

Neurologic Emergencies

Ischemic stroke
Intracerebral hemorrhage
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Status epilepticus
Meningitis
Encephalitis

Cardiovascular Emergencies

STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction)
Non-STEMI
Unstable angina
Hypertensive crisis
Aortic dissection
Cardiac tamponade

Procedures & Treatments.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Pathway
Chest-Pain & Cardiac Catheterization Pathway
Comprehensive Stroke Protocol
Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Service

Portable digital radiography and mobile fluoroscopy
64-slice CT scanner next to resuscitation bay (trauma, neuro, angiography)
Bedside arterial blood gas and lactate testing
Point-of-care ultrasound (eFAST, cardiac, lung)
12-lead ECG with automatic STEMI pathway activation

High-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy
Non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP, CPAP)
Rapid sequence intubation with video laryngoscopy
Targeted temperature management post-cardiac arrest
Massive transfusion protocol with balanced blood products
Thrombolytic therapy for ischemic stroke (alteplase, tenecteplase)

Percutaneous coronary intervention (Cath Lab, door-to-balloon ≤ 60 min)
Damage-control laparotomy and thoracotomy (Trauma Team)
Emergency pericardiocentesis
Chest tube thoracostomy and pigtail catheter insertion
Ultrasound-guided central venous and arterial line placement

Comprehsive point of care system
Pediatric friendly emergency MRI service
Pediatric sedation and analgesia protocol
Broselow-coded resuscitation bays

Care Pathway & Coordination.

1

Rapid Triage

Arrival via ambulance or walk-in; triage nurse assigns acuity within two minutes.

2

Initial Assessment

Physician and nursing team commence diagnostics and stabilization simultaneously.

3

Definitive Treatment

Activation of PCI, stroke, or trauma pathway as indicated; imaging and labs completed en route.

4

Disposition

Admission to ICU/ward, transfer to operating theater, or safe discharge with follow-up arranged.

5

Median length of stay for discharged patients

2 hours 45 minutes.

Technology & Facilities.

Dedicated Trauma CT Suite

Reduces transfer time to imaging by 12 minutes on average.
Automated Medication Dispensing Cabinets

Barcode verification at bedside for zero-error medication delivery.
Integrated Telestroke Network

Instant neuroradiology reads and neurology consults 24/7.
Negative-Pressure Isolation Rooms

Meets CDC standards for airborne infectious disease management.
24/7 CT and MRI Suite Adjacent to Resus

No delays. Scan completed a short period of arrival.
Bedside Ultrasound & Digital X-Ray

Portable precision diagnostics right at your bedside.
Automated Medication Dispensing

Barcode scanning at bedside to eliminate medication errors.
Negative-Pressure Isolation Rooms

Built for airborne infectious disease management in full compliance with global standards.
Cath Lab & Stroke Suite on Standby

Door-to-balloon goal: ≤ 60 minutes. Door-to-clot retrieval: ≤ 90 minutes.
Portable digital radiography and mobile fluoroscopy with AI capabilities
Fix 64 to 125-slice CT scanner next to resuscitation bay (trauma, neuro, angiography)
Bedside STEMI pathway rapid activation