Emergency Cases

So, what is it you do?

In the event you have a patient who has the need for emergency care, please contact our office. In most cases, we will look to accommodate your patient the same day. Complications that may occur during treatment will be given priority. If a fracture is suspected, treatment may be carried out in the office or in a hospital setting. Our office will provide instructions to you via phone and make arrangements to have an initial evaluation with possible treatment the same day.

What is the process?

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Contact our office

We will make arrangements to see your patient in a timely fashion Often treatment will be carried out the same day.

Anaesthesia

If your patient has been sedated, it will be necessary for them to be completely recovered prior to transport to our office. The only exception would be if the patient is transported with monitoring and medical supervision.

Payment

Please contact our team and we can discuss options and arrangements.

Clinical Considerations

Temporization of any procedures is a good idea prior to transport. With any bleeding issues, please pack gauze in the area of concern and provide enough anaesthesia to last the duration of transport. Sutures may be placed. Please provide us with any x-ray films for the area.

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Sedation

If sedation is requested, pre-operative requirements will be required.

Hospital Referral

If you have a patient referred by Burnaby Hospital, or another hospital, we will make an appointment for you as soon as possible. Questions about MSP coverage will be discussed and arrangements made at that time.

Complication During a Procedure

If you have encountered a complication, please call our office to discuss details and arrange for an immediate appointment. Temporizing and establishing hemostasis is recommended prior to transport.

Infections/Sudden swelling

Rapid swelling usually means an infection has occurred. In this event, it is important to see us right away for treatment. Early intervention will help us correct your patient's situation quickly.

Emergency Cases

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