When you or someone you love is in need of medical assistance, the
Torrance Memorial Melanie and Richard Lundquist Emergency Department stands ready. The people of the South Bay have come to trust Torrance
Memorial to be there in time of need-- especially during emergencies.
Behind the Emergency Department stands Torrance Memorial with all the
capabilities of a major medical center-- one that has been serving the
South Bay for more than 90 years.
Before going to the ER, we recommend patients who are experiencing cold
and flu symptoms to call their primary care office to schedule an appointment
or visit the Urgent Care. If you are a high-risk patient (65+, young children,
or pregnant) with severe flu symptoms, please check into the ER.
Torrance Memorial Medical Center is strongly discouraging ALL VISITORS
WITH FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS from visiting patients. Please DO NOT VISIT if
you have any of the following:
Cough
Fever(T>100.4)
Body aches
Sore Throat
In the event of an active cough, please ask the front desk for a mask
or a flu kit.
How to Obtain Services
When bringing someone to the medical center for emergency services, cars
may park in the Main Parking Structure directly in front of the Emergency
Department to drop the patient off and check in for service. Cars will
need to be parked in Visitor Parking after check-in. We also offer free
valet services in the Main Parking Structure for patients and visitors.
After checking in, most emergency patients will be brought in to the Emergency
Department immediately. However, if the Emergency Department is full,
some patients may need to wait a short time before they can be accommodated
in the department in order to give everyone the quality care they need.
One of the first people patients see in the Emergency Department is one
of our Board Certified physicians, who will make an initial visit to initiate
care. Patients will also be visited at the bed side by an Admissions representative
who will take care of any needed paperwork. Once care commences, patients
may see a variety of healthcare workers depending on the type of care needed.
Special Emergency Care Designations
Primary Stroke Center
At the Torrance Memorial Certified Primary Stroke Care Center, providing
the highest caliber of evidenced-based care takes an impressive team of
professionals.
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ED Approved for Pediatric Patients
Torrance Memorial is a designated Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics
(EDAP) by L.A. County Department of Health Services. All our emergency
physicians are trained to meet the needs of children.
L.A. County Paramedic Base Station
Torrance Memorial's 24-hour Emergency Department serves as a paramedic
base station. Specially trained paramedics and emergency physicians, cardiologists
and nurses work together to ensure patients receive the emergency care
they need during critical times.
STEMI (Heart Attack) Receiving Center
STEMI-receiving hospital, such as Torrance Memorial, has the equipment,
expertise and facilities to administer percutaneous coronary intervention,
a mechanical means of treating heart attack patients.
Special Features
In 1998, our Emergency Department was completely renovated and expanded
to prepare us to meet the need for high quality emergency care into the
next millennium. This improves our ability to serve the nearly 5,000 patients
who visit the Emergency Department each month.
In the department, patients enjoy many improvements that contribute to
the quality of care, as well as patient convenience and comfort. Some
of our special features include:
- A two-bed trauma room that enhances quality of care and comfort for patients
who may have suffered multiple injuries or may be too sick to be moved
- The South Bay's only decontamination unit, complete with a shower stall
serviced with hot water that drains into an underground collection tank
- Three pediatric rooms, one of which isolates from other patients children
who may have a communicable disease, such as chickenpox
- Private rooms are provided for women who need obstetrical and gynecological care
- A room is specially equipped for problems involving the eyes, ears, nose
and throat
- Our Fast Track service provides timely care for patients with less serious
conditions
- From chest pains to migraines, from fevers to fractures, Torrance Memorial
is equipped and staffed to provide state-of-the-art emergency caring
Feedback
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask us. If you'd like
to provide feedback about your visit, our Feedback Line is 310-891-6690
or e-mail us at
_EDFeedback@tmmc.com.
The physicians of Torrance Memorial Emergency Department are independent
contractors and are neither agents nor employees of Torrance Memorial
Medical Center