The Emergency Department of Hygeia Hospital Tirana is located on the ground floor of the building and has a dedicated lane for vehicles, allowing direct access for patients right near the emergency entrance.
In this department, you will find a team of specialized and dedicated doctors and nurses who provide care, diagnosis, and treatment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, covering the full spectrum of medical emergencies, with over 500 emergency cases treated monthly.
The aim of this department is to provide high-quality and professional services, fast and safe patient transportation, minimal waiting time in the emergency room, and rapid medical recovery for patients. All these services are offered in modern and comfortable premises, equipped with contemporary devices and technologies, following up-to-date medical protocols and standards to promptly and effectively respond to every emergency case.
This department works closely and is assisted 24/7 by the Laboratory and Imaging Departments (ultrasound, X-rays, CT scans, MRI) with the sole purpose of achieving an accurate diagnosis and providing the fastest solution to presented cases.
Hygeia Emergency Unit includes emergency specialists who provide 24/7 services, including:
- Cardiologists
- General Surgeons
- Gynecologists
- Anesthesiologists & Reanimators
- Pediatricians
- Neurosurgeons
- Neurologists
- ENT specialists
- Orthopedic surgeons
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The Emergency Department treats the following types of medical emergencies:
- In the field of Neurology: headaches, cerebral hemorrhages, meningitis, encephalitis, etc.
- In the field of Cardiology: chest pain, myocardial infarction, various arrhythmias, high blood pressure, etc.
- In the field of Pulmonology: pneumonia, bronchial asthma, thromboembolism, respiratory failure, etc.
- In the field of Abdominal Surgery: severe abdominal pain, gallstones, kidney stones
- In the field of Gastroenterology: hemorrhages from esophageal varices, bleeding from stomach and duodenal ulcers, etc.
- Various traumas: motor vehicle accidents, fractures of lower and upper limbs
- Obstetric and gynecological issues
- Pediatric problems (ages 0–14)
9- Emergency services for febrile conditions (high fever), gastroenteritis (vomiting and diarrhea), back pain (disc herniation), as well as other health issues considered medical emergencies.
Hygeia Hospital Tirana provides its Emergency Department with two ambulances equipped with all necessary medical devices and equipment to handle all types of emergencies, such as defibrillators, cardiac monitors, ventilators, oxygen therapy, etc., essentially functioning as mobile mini-hospitals. In addition to being well-equipped, our drivers are trained in ambulance operation and, working together with medical and nursing staff, ensure the best possible care from the moment the patient is picked up—often becoming a critical factor in saving lives. The ambulance transport service is available 24/7/365 and covers the entire territory of Albania.