Adult Trauma Center at Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center - Northridge, CA

About Adult Trauma Center at Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center

Adult Trauma Center at Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a medical center that offers many services, including trauma center, online ER waiting service, and emergency services. Visit Adult Trauma Center at Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center located at 18300 Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA. This Northridge medical center is one of the best in California. As part of the Dignity Health network, Adult Trauma Center at Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care and access to Northridge and nearby communities.

Services We Offer

• Trauma Center
• Online ER Waiting Service
• Emergency Services
• Chest Pain Center
• Certified Primary Stroke Center
• 24-Hour Obstetrical Services
• Pediatric Trauma Center

Trauma Center

Trauma centers are usually located in the ER and handle the most extreme cases where survival is uncertain. Highly-specialized surgeons work with the most advanced equipment to increase the likelihood of survival in trauma patients.

Online ER Waiting Service

An online ER waiting service is an online tool patients can use to check in with their local emergency room and choose a preferred time to visit from the comfort of their home. They can then go to the emergency room once they have reached their estimated arrival time.

Emergency Services

Emergency room service is the department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medical and surgical care to patients arriving at the hospital in need of immediate care.

Chest Pain Center

Chest pain centers specialize in people dealing with symptoms of a heart attack or other chest related problems.

Certified Primary Stroke Center

Primary stroke center certification recognizes hospitals that meet standards to support better outcomes for stroke care patients.

24-Hour Obstetrical Services

Obstetrical services specialize in the field of study concentrated on pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.

Pediatric Trauma Center

A pediatric trauma center is a facility that is dedicated to the care of infants, children, and adolescents up to the age of 18 who have experience traumatic injury. Traumatic care centers have a designation of level 1, 2, or 3, based on the level of traumatic care they provide.

Conditions we Treat

• Heart Attack
• Abdominal And Chest Injuries
• Fractures
• Injuries To Extremities
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Traumatic Brain Injuries

Heart Attack

A heart attack happens when the flow of blood in the coronary arteries suddenly becomes blocked and a section of heart can't get enough oxygen.

Abdominal And Chest Injuries

Abdominal trauma is an injury to the abdomen. Signs and symptoms include pain in the abdomen/chest, tenderness, rigidity, and bruising of the external abdomen.

Fractures

A fracture is a break in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture.

Injuries To Extremities

Injuries to extremities are damage to the arms, hands, legs, and feet that are caused by falls and other types of accidents, physical violence, and weapons. This can include broken bones, dislocated joints, severe vascular injuries, and traumatic amputation.

Spinal Cord Injuries

A spinal cord injury is damage is done to any part of the spinal cord or the nerves at the end of the spinal canal. A spinal cord injury can result in the temporary or permanent loss of sensation, strength, and function in the body below the area where the injury occurred.

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries are injuries to the brain due to a severe blow or jolt to the head. This type of injury is common in car accidents and as a sports injury and causes a disruption to the normal functioning of the brain. Symptoms can be delayed or immediate and can include such things as blurred vision, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.