What Is Emergency Care?

Emergency care refers to immediate medical attention for conditions that may pose a serious or immediate threat to a person’s Health or require urgent assessment. Some emergencies are obvious, such as serious injuries or loss of consciousness. Others may begin with symptoms that seem manageable but can become dangerous if treatment is delayed. Examples include:

• Severe or sudden abdominal pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Chest pain or pressure
• Severe bleeding
• Loss of consciousness
• Sudden weakness or difficulty speaking
• Serious injuries or accidents
• Severe allergic reactions
• High fever with concerning symptoms
• Pregnancy-related emergencies
• Severe dehydration
• Sudden neurological symptoms
• Complications following surgery or medical treatment

When in doubt about a potentially serious symptom, seeking professional medical assessment is safer than assuming it will resolve on its own.

24/7 Emergency and Urgent Care at TQSH

At TQSH, our commitment to patient care extends beyond regular clinic hours. Our 24/7 urgent care availability means patients can access medical attention when urgent health concerns arise, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Our goal is to assess patients promptly and direct them to the appropriate level of care.

Rapid Medical Assessment

When you arrive with an urgent medical concern, our healthcare team evaluates your condition to determine the seriousness of the situation and the appropriate next steps. This may involve:

• Taking a detailed medical history
• Checking vital signs
• Performing a physical examination
• Ordering appropriate laboratory investigations
• Requesting imaging or other diagnostic tests where necessary
• Consulting relevant specialists
• Initiating appropriate treatment

The purpose is not simply to treat the immediate symptom but to identify what may be causing it.

Emergency Care Across Different Medical Needs

Emergencies can affect different parts of the body and may require different specialists. Our hospital structure allows patients to receive coordinated care across a range of medical and surgical needs.

Medical Emergencies

Sudden illnesses can sometimes deteriorate rapidly. Our team assesses and manages urgent medical presentations and determines whether additional specialist intervention or admission is required.

Surgical Emergencies

Some conditions require urgent surgical assessment. Severe abdominal pain, suspected appendicitis, certain injuries, complications from hernias, and other acute surgical conditions may require prompt evaluation by a surgical team. Early assessment can help prevent avoidable complications.

Obstetric Emergencies

Pregnancy can sometimes involve unexpected complications that require immediate medical attention. TQSH provides urgent obstetric care for pregnancy-related emergencies, with access to maternity services and surgical support when necessary. Pregnant women should seek urgent medical attention for symptoms such as:

• Heavy vaginal bleeding
• Severe abdominal or pelvic pain
• Convulsions
• Severe headache accompanied by concerning symptoms
• Difficulty breathing
• Loss of consciousness
• Significant trauma
• Reduced or absent fetal movement when this is unusual for the pregnancy
• Signs of premature labor or other concerning pregnancy complications

Gynecological Emergencies

Sudden pelvic pain, heavy vaginal bleeding, severe reproductive health symptoms, and other acute gynecological problems may require immediate assessment. At TQSH, our women’s health services include gynecology emergency and urgent care, helping women receive appropriate evaluation and specialist attention.

Diagnostics When You Need Answers

Emergency care is not only about treating symptoms, but it is also about understanding what is happening.

Having access to diagnostic services can support faster clinical decision-making. Depending on the patient’s condition, investigations may include laboratory testing, imaging, or other diagnostic assessments. TQSH provides in-house access to a wide range of diagnostics, supporting our goal of providing coordinated healthcare under one roof.

This one-stop approach can help reduce unnecessary delays between assessment, investigation, diagnosis, and treatment.

Access to Specialist Care

Some emergencies require more than general medical management. Depending on the patient’s condition, specialist input may be required. TQSH provides access to a range of specialist medical services, allowing patients to receive appropriate consultation and follow-up when necessary.

Our multidisciplinary approach helps ensure that care is guided by the patient’s specific medical needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

When Emergency Care May Lead to Admission

Not every emergency requires hospital admission. Some patients can be assessed, treated, monitored, and safely discharged with appropriate instructions and follow-up. However, when a patient’s condition requires continued observation, treatment, surgery, or specialist management, we may recommend admission.

TQSH provides inpatient services to support patients who require continued hospital-based care.

Emergency Care Beyond the Hospital Walls

In serious situations, getting a patient safely to a healthcare facility can itself be a challenge. TQSH provides standby ambulance support as part of its emergency care infrastructure, helping patients who may need urgent transportation and medical attention.

For a life-threatening emergency, however, patients should seek immediate assistance and use the fastest safe means to reach appropriate emergency care.

Why You Shouldn’t Delay Emergency Care

One of the biggest challenges in emergency medicine is delayed presentation. People may wait because they believe the symptoms will disappear, worry about the cost of treatment, fear a diagnosis, or do not recognize how serious what they are experiencing is.

Unfortunately, some medical conditions become much harder to manage when treatment is delayed. Early assessment can help:

• Identify serious conditions sooner
• Prevent complications
• Start treatment earlier
• Reduce the risk of deterioration
• Improve recovery prospects
• Provide reassurance when a serious condition does not cause symptoms

You do not need to diagnose yourself before seeking medical attention. If something feels seriously wrong, it is important to get assessed.

What Should You Do During a Medical Emergency?

In an emergency, try to stay as calm as possible.

1. Seek help immediately

Do not wait for severe symptoms to become unbearable before seeking medical attention.

2. Contact the hospital or emergency service

Call TQSH for guidance and information on accessing urgent care.

3. Provide important information

If possible, tell the healthcare team:

• What happened
• When the symptoms started
• Any known medical conditions
• Current medications
• Known allergies
• Recent surgeries or procedures
• Relevant pregnancy information, where applicable

4. Follow professional instructions

Avoid relying solely on advice from friends, social media, or unverified online sources when dealing with a potentially serious medical problem.

Emergency Care You Can Rely On

At Tranquil & Quest Specialist Hospital, we believe quality healthcare should be available when patients need it, not only during convenient hours. Our emergency and urgent care services are supported by medical professionals, specialist services, diagnostics, inpatient care, surgical capabilities, and other hospital resources designed to provide coordinated care.

Whether you are dealing with an unexpected illness, injury, surgical concern, pregnancy-related emergency, or another urgent health problem, our team is committed to providing timely and compassionate care.

Your Health Cannot Always Wait.

A medical emergency does not follow a schedule. When serious symptoms occur, every minute can matter. Recognizing warning signs and seeking professional care promptly can help prevent complications and may save a life.

At TQSH, our team is here to support you when you need it.

Need Urgent Medical Attention?

Tranquil & Quest Specialist Hospital
24/7 Emergency & Urgent Care

Address: No. 9 Anthony Etukudo Avenue, Lekki Phase I, Lagos, Nigeria
Emergency/Enquiries: 080-0003-3444

Your Health is our mission. When you need care, we’re here.