{"id":1421,"date":"2026-03-28T06:26:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T06:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/for-patients\/emergency-room\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T03:56:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T03:56:10","slug":"emergency-room","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/for-patients\/emergency-room\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Room"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- ER Page: Emergency Room (24\/7) --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Alert (yellow) stays as alert --><\/p>\n<div class=\"op-alert er-alert-119\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Emergency notice\">\n<div class=\"er-alert-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\ude91<\/div>\n<div class=\"er-alert-body\">\n    <strong>If this is a life-threatening emergency, call 119 immediately.<\/strong>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info-card info-card--primary er-quick-card\">\n<h2 class=\"info-card-title\">Emergency Room (24\/7)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"info-card-lead\">\n    We provide emergency medical care <strong>24 hours a day, 7 days a week<\/strong>, based on medical urgency.<br \/>\n    If this is a <strong>life-threatening emergency<\/strong>, <strong>call 119<\/strong> for an ambulance.\n  <\/p>\n<p>  <!-- Quick actions (same structure as your inpatients card) --><\/p>\n<div class=\"info-item\">\n<p><strong>Call 119 (Ambulance)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For life-threatening emergencies<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-item\">\n<p><strong>Come to the ER now (Walk-in)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you can come by yourself<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-item\">\n<p><strong>Night Reception Desk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After-hours &amp; emergency entrance<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Emergency consultation: #7119 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"info-card er-7119-card\">\n<h2 class=\"info-card-title\">Not sure whether to call an ambulance?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"info-card-lead\">\n    In <strong>Osaka<\/strong>, if you are unsure whether to call an ambulance, you can call the emergency medical consultation service.\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\"info-item\">\n<p><strong>#7119 (Emergency Medical Consultation)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n      Nurses will assess the situation and advise you on whether to call an ambulance or visit a hospital.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-item\">\n<p><strong>If #7119 does not connect<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n      Call <strong>06-6582-7119<\/strong><br \/>\n      (IP phones and some mobile lines may not connect to #7119)\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-item\">\n<p><strong>Important<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n      Consultation is free, but call charges apply.<br \/>\n      If this seems life-threatening or time-critical,<br \/>\n      <strong>call 119 immediately<\/strong>.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"op-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- When to call 119 --><\/p>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<div class=\"ofv-row ofv-row--steps\">\n<div class=\"ofv-head\">\n<h2>When to call 119<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n<ol class=\"ofv-steps-list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-heart-pulse\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">Chest pain \/ severe shortness of breath<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">Sudden chest pain, tightness, or difficulty breathing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-brain\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">Signs of stroke<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">Face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-bandage\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">Severe bleeding \/ major injury<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">Heavy bleeding, serious trauma, or a major accident.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-person-circle-xmark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">Loss of consciousness \/ seizure<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">Fainting, not responding, or convulsions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-triangle-exclamation\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">Severe allergic reaction<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">Swelling, hives, or trouble breathing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-notes-medical\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">Severe abdominal pain \/ black or bloody stool<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">Severe stomach pain or blood in stool.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- Come to the ER (Walk-in) --><\/p>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<div class=\"ofv-row ofv-row--steps\">\n<div class=\"ofv-head\">\n<h2>Come to the ER (Walk-in)<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n<ol class=\"ofv-steps-list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-temperature-high\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">High fever with severe symptoms<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">Especially with weakness, confusion, or severe pain.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-hand-dots\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">Severe pain \/ dehydration<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">Severe pain, dizziness, or signs of dehydration.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-droplet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">Persistent vomiting<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">Unable to keep fluids down.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-clock\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">Worsening symptoms after clinic hours<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">Symptoms getting worse at night or on holidays.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-person-circle-exclamation\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">Cannot wait until the next day<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">Injury or illness that needs urgent evaluation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"er-disclaimer\">\n        This list is for <strong>urgent warning signs<\/strong>, not a diagnosis.\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-head\">\n<h2>How the ER works in Japan<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n<ul class=\"er-basic-list\">\n<li>\n          <strong>Triage-based:<\/strong> Patients are seen based on medical urgency, not arrival time.\n        <\/li>\n<li>\n          <strong>Waiting time may vary,<\/strong> even in emergencies.\n        <\/li>\n<li>\n          You may be <strong>referred to another hospital<\/strong> if specialized care is required.\n        <\/li>\n<li>\n          Some tests or medications may be <strong>limited during nighttime hours.<\/strong>\n        <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<hr class=\"op-divider\" \/>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<div class=\"ofv-row ofv-row--steps\">\n<div class=\"ofv-head\">\n<h2>First visit: step by step<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n<ol class=\"ofv-steps-list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n              <strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Arrive &amp; check in at the emergency \/ night reception desk\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n              <strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Triage (we assess urgency first)\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n              <strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Medical exam and tests (as needed)\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n              <strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Treatment\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n              <strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Payment &amp; next steps<br \/>\n              (discharge \/ follow-up \/ referral)\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<div class=\"ofv-row ofv-row--steps\">\n<div class=\"ofv-head\">\n<h2>What to bring<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n<ol class=\"ofv-steps-list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n              <strong>Identification:<\/strong> Passport or photo ID\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n              <strong>Health insurance:<\/strong> Health insurance card (if you have one)\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n              <strong>Medications:<\/strong> Medication list \/ current medicines\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n              <strong>Referral documents:<\/strong> Referral letter (if any)\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n              <strong>Payment method:<\/strong> Cash or credit card\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"er-sub-link\">\n  <a href=\"\/en\/for-patients\/outpatient\/\"><br \/>\n    More details about what to bring<br \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<div class=\"ofv-row ofv-row--steps\">\n<div class=\"ofv-head\">\n<h2>Language support<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n<ol class=\"ofv-steps-list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">Interpretation services<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n              Interpretation support is available (remote \/ device-based)\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">Preferred language<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n              Please tell staff <strong>your preferred language<\/strong> at check-in\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">Emergency care<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n              Emergency care will be provided even if interpretation is not immediately available\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"er-sub-link\">\n <a href=\"\/en\/for-patients\/language-support\/\"><br \/>\n    More details about Language support<br \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<div class=\"ofv-row ofv-row--steps\">\n<div class=\"ofv-head\">\n<h2>Payment (Emergency Care)<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n<ol class=\"ofv-steps-list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n              <strong>Payment timing:<\/strong> Depends on the treatment and time of visit\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n              <strong>Accepted methods:<\/strong> Cash and credit cards\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n              <strong>Travel insurance:<\/strong> Payment is usually made by the patient first, then claimed later\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"er-sub-link\">\n        <a href=\"\/en\/for-patients\/payment\/\"><br \/>\n          More details about payment<br \/>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<hr class=\"op-divider\" \/>\n<section class=\"kth-vpass\">\n<h2 class=\"kth-vpass-title\">Access &amp; Night \/ Emergency Entrance<\/h2>\n<div class=\"kth-vpass-grid\">\n<div class=\"kth-vpass-map\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/visitors-pass-reception-map.png\"\n        alt=\"Map showing the Night \/ Emergency Entrance and Night Reception Desk\"\n        class=\"kth-vpass-img\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n      >\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kth-vpass-text\">\n<h3 class=\"kth-vpass-h3\">After-hours access<\/h3>\n<p>\n        If you arrive at night, on Sundays, or on public holidays,<br \/>\n        please use the <strong>After Hours Entrance<\/strong>.\n      <\/p>\n<ul class=\"kth-vpass-list\">\n<li><strong>Daytime:<\/strong> Use the Main Entrance<\/li>\n<li><strong>After hours:<\/strong> After Hours Entrance<\/li>\n<li>Check in at the <strong>Night Reception Desk<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Emergency drop-off and parking are available if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<div class=\"op-alert er-alert-notice\" role=\"note\">\n<div class=\"er-alert-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/div>\n<div class=\"er-alert-body\">\n      <strong>Important notice<\/strong><br \/>\n      This page provides general information and may change depending on ER conditions.<br \/>\n      If this is a life-threatening emergency, <strong>call 119 immediately<\/strong>.\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\ude91 If this is a life-threatening emergency, call 119 immediately. Emergency Room (24\/7) We provide emergency medical care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, based on medical urgency. If this is a life-threatening emergency, call 119 for an ambulance. 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