ERdoc.com: The Landing Page for Emergency Medicine
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Vomiting
The health purpose of vomiting is mainly to get rid of harmful things.
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Allergic
In anaphylaxis, your immune system goes into overdrive.
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High Blood Pressure
A single high reading does not mean you have hypertension.
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Choking
Knowing what to do in a choking emergency can save a life. Learn the Heimlich maneuver and CPR to be prepared.
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Diagnosis
If the diagnosis is severe, you will go to the operating room or be admitted for medical treatment.
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Acute
Now, compare “acute” to its opposite: “chronic.” A chronic condition, like arthritis, develops over time and lasts long.
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Emergency Care
vs Primary Care: what’s the difference? Primary Care vs. Emergency Medicine: A Simplified Overview Primary care and emergency medicine serve distinct roles in health care. Yet, both are critical for overall patient well-being. Primary Care: Emergency Medicine: Contrasting Points: Primary care nurtures long-term health, while emergency medicine responds to urgent crises. Both are invaluable in…
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CAT Scan
a CT scan is like taking X-ray slices of your body from different angles and putting those slices together on a computer to create a detailed picture
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Radiology
Remember that the team must constantly respond to the most pressing issue in the emergency department.
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Waiting
…getting through the emergency room involves a lot of waiting.