Emergency Room

Inova Emergency Services Is Here For You Inova emergency physicians and healthcare professionals provide state-of-the-art emergency care to nearly 400,000 patients every year. We are ready to serve you and your family 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at eleven different locations throughout Northern Virginia. For the most traumatic, life-threatening situations, Inova Fairfax Hospital is Northern Virginia’s only level I trauma center. Inova Trauma Center provides the highest level of specialized care possible to both adults and children. Inova Loudoun Hospital has the only dedicated children's emergency room in Loudoun County. We understand coming to the ER during this uncertain time can be confusing and even a little scary. Rest assured, Inova is committed to providing safe, quality care when you need us most. To learn more about our safety measures visit Safe@Inova. Conditions That Warrant an ER Visit There may be some reasons for waiting to visit a doctor right now, but some symptoms can't wait. Life-threatening conditions that cause severe symptoms or put your health at serious risk require a visit to an emergency room. These include: Suspected heart attack or stroke Extreme difficulty breathing Severe bleeding or serious cuts Broken bones Poisoning Acute abdominal pain Severe allergic reactions Minor burns and lacerations Minor trauma, including sprains and broken bones On-the-job accidents