Acute Care Surgery in Southeast Michigan
We have been at the forefront of this evolving specialty. Acute care surgery combines the three allied fields of critical care, trauma surgery, and emergency surgery. We are proud to provide expert care for this complex and challenging group of patients.
Interesting fact: Ours was the first American College of Surgeons Level 1 Trauma Center in Oakland County and has been re-certified many times.
Acute Care Surgeons manage many challenging conditions, including:
- Appendicitis
- Bowel Obstruction
- Diverticulitis
- Perforated and Bleeding Ulcers
- Peritonitis
- Ruptured Spleen
- Bowel Perforation
- Rib Fractures
- Shock
- Massive Bleeding
- Ventilator Dependence
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Additional Reading:
- https://www.thoracic.org/patients/patient-resources/resources/what-is-ecmo.pdf
- https://medlineplus.gov/appendicitis.html
- https://patient.info/digestive-health/appendicitis-leaflet#:~:text=Appendicitis%20is%20painful%2C%20although%20the,and%20can%20burst%20(perforate).
- https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000150.htm
- https://patient.info/doctor/intestinal-obstruction-and-ileus
- https://www.uptodate.com/contents/diverticular-disease-beyond-the-basics
- https://patient.info/digestive-health/diverticula-diverticulosis-diverticular-disease-diverticulitis
- https://www.uptodate.com/contents/peptic-ulcer-disease-beyond-the-basics#:~:text=In%20some%20cases%2C%20peptic%20ulcers,relieve%20symptoms%20and%20prevent%20complications.&text=Peptic%20ulcers%20form%20when%20acid%20erodes%20the%20lining%20of%20the%20digestive%20tract.
- https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000380.htm
- https://www.uptodate.com/contents/management-of-splenic-injury-in-the-adult-trauma-patient
- https://patient.info/bones-joints-muscles/rib-injuries
- https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/journals/case-reviews/issues/v1n4/muellens-surgical/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5877892/
- https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/ventilator
- https://elsevier.health/en-US/preview/ventilator-adult
- https://uthsc.edu/pulmonary/clinical-care/documents/mventilation.pdf
Schedule a Consultation in Southeast Michigan Today
As leaders in acute care surgery, SEM Surgical offers unparalleled expertise in managing critical conditions such as appendicitis, bowel obstructions, and traumatic injuries. Our distinction as the first American College of Surgeons Level 1 Trauma Center in Oakland County reflects our dedication to providing top-tier care. To receive the specialized treatment you need, call us today at (248) 985-8060.
