took my son to the ER due to abnormal lab results,  hyperkalemia. We waited EIGHT hours (7.30pm to 3:30 am) and never saw the doctor, so we left without being evaluated.  The ER was packed and I saw and heard several people leave without being seen. I missed a day of work today bc I had no sleep. Me and my children have been patients of  Trinity for 40 years, always received excellent care; this was the worst experience ever!  People that were there 6+ hours refused the 2-hour vitals check bc they were frustrated, just wanted to be seen. No one came out to give a status on the wait time issue, the waiting area had a bad smell, the bathroom was dirty, with garbage in the stalls and never saw housekeeping in the area. You guys gotta do better.
TRI ED