Emergency care
Emergency care is the treatment of emergent medical conditions. It is generally performed in an emergency room, but can also refer to treatment in an ambulance. In addition to life-threatening conditions, emergency medicine physicians may treat patients with injuries or infections.
Emergency room in North Nashville
Seconds count with a heart attack or stroke. We are here to make sure you're treated as soon as possible.
At TriStar Skyline Medical Center's ER, we are committed to serving North Nashville and beyond with advanced emergency care. Our emergency specialists are available 24/7 - including neurosurgeons, neurologists, cardiologists and trauma surgeons. Additionally, we are proud to be an Accredited Chest Pain Center as designated by the American College of Cardiology. We were Tennessee's first Comprehensive Stroke Center as recognized by The Joint Commission. With more than 66,000 patients treated each year at our ER, we have the experience needed to offer comprehensive emergency care.
Need a physician referral?
TriStar MedLine can help. We are available by phone Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 7:00pm CST.
TriStar MedLine can help. We are available by phone Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 7:00pm CST.
Related specialties
Learn more about our related specialties.
Heart attack symptoms
When it comes to a heart attack, time is everything. If you or a family member is potentially at risk, it is important to know the signs. Being able to recognize symptoms as soon as they start can help save your life or the life of someone you love. Symptoms include:
- Chest pain
- Cold sweat
- Difficulty breathing
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Palpitations
- Paleness
- Unexplained anxiety
- Weakness or fatigue
Emergency services we offer
We are nationally recognized as being equipped to diagnose and treat patients with injuries and illnesses, including heart attack, stroke, burns, flu and viruses.
Our certifications and accreditations
We are proud to be recognized for the high level of emergency care we provide to the communities we serve. In addition to offering telemedicine for faster responses to medical inquiries, our emergency room in North Nashville offers three helipads for patients in need of emergency care from other locations.
Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI
We are proud to be recognized by the American College of Cardiology for excellence in chest pain diagnosis and treatment.
Comprehensive Stroke Center
TriStar Skyline is proud to be Tennessee's first Comprehensive Stroke Center as recognized by The Joint Commission. We are certified by The Joint Commission, American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) for excellence in quick and effective stroke diagnosis and care.
Level II Trauma Center
We are proud to be recognized as a Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons. This recognition indicates our trauma team's ability to quickly stabilize and treat patients who have experienced a severe injury.
Comprehensive Burn Center
The comprehensive burn and wound care team at TriStar Skyline Medical Center is made up of nationally-recognized, highly-trained specialists with extensive burn experience to care for both adult and pediatric burn emergencies.
Knowing the signs of a stroke
Similar to heart attacks, stroke is one of the more common life-threatening emergencies. Also like heart attacks, when it comes to strokes, time is crucial.
Stroke symptoms
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call 911 right away or visit your nearest emergency room.
- A severe headache with no known cause
- Difficulty seeing in one or both eyes
- Dizziness or loss of coordination
- Numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Trouble speaking or understanding
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