Type II Emergency Department

Nitra Faculty Hospital

The Emergency Department of the Nitra Faculty Hospital provides urgent and acute medical care to patients with a sudden deterioration in health or an injury.

Katarína Škorecová-Bírová, MD

Head Physician

037/6545 679

Melanie Beťková, PhD, PhDr.

Head Nurse

037/6545 231
037/6545 482

Services provided within the Type II Emergency Department

Patient triage based on the severity of their health condition and direction to the appropriate type of care, using the Manchester Triage System.

Comprehensive diagnostics and treatment of acute conditions
(e.g., chest pain, respiratory distress, sudden loss of consciousness, strokes, sudden decompensation of chronic diseases)
Acute surgical care for sudden abdominal emergencies and other acute surgical conditions
Trauma care including treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and other acute injuries
Monitoring and stabilization of critically ill patients until transfer to the appropriate specialist department
After 3:00 PM examinations for ENT and urological patients requiring immediate specialist assistance

When to visit the emergency department

Loss of consciousness or sudden weakness on one side of the body, tension headache not responding to over-the-counter medication, double vision, speech impairment
Sudden pain, pressure, or burning in the chest, or difficulty breathing
Acute injuries, burns
Sudden abdominal pain, severe allergic reactions, feverish states not responding to over-the-counter antipyretics

For minor illnesses (e.g., colds, sore throats, chronic health problems without worsening), we recommend contacting your general practitioner or the out-of-hours emergency service for adults/children.

Treatment process

Triage – assessment of the urgency of the health condition using the Manchester Triage System performed by a doctor or nurse. Acute and life-threatening conditions take priority. Patients brought in by emergency medical services are also subject to the triage system.
Collection of biological material, ECG recording, measurement of vital signs
Diagnostic examinations (X-ray, USG, CT)
Treatment and care according to medical priority and the decision of the physician on duty
Hospitalization or discharge to outpatient care depending on the examination results

Sections and Operation

Medical Pavilion – Ground Floor

Internal medicine and surgical section of the emergency department
After 3:00 PM ENT and Urology
Operation: continuous 24/7

Surgical Disciplines Pavilion – Ground Floor

Trauma section of the emergency department
Operation: continuous 24/7

Notice to Patients

In the emergency department, we triage patients according to the urgency of their health condition using the Manchester Triage System.
Priority is always given to acute and life-threatening conditions, as well as patients brought in by emergency medical services.

We ask for your understanding that due to high patient volumes and capacity limitations, waiting times for treatment of less serious conditions may be longer. Our medical staff are doing everything possible to ensure you are treated as soon as possible, but the emergency department is under heavy demand and operates continuously.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.