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  • Acute

    Acute

    Now, compare “acute” to its opposite: “chronic.” A chronic condition, like arthritis, develops over time and lasts long.

  • Emergency Care

    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…

  • CAT Scan

    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

  • Radiology

    Radiology

    Remember that the team must constantly respond to the most pressing issue in the emergency department.

  • Waiting

    Waiting

    …getting through the emergency room involves a lot of waiting.

  • Normal

    Normal

    …helps identify deviations from what is considered standard or healthy.

  • Heat Stroke

    Heat Stroke

    Call emergency services immediately if you suspect heat stroke and move the person to a cooler place.

  • Triage

    Triage

    …but triage ensures the most urgent cases are handled quickly, increasing the chances of saving lives

  • Fever

    Fever

    Fever itself is not a disease but a symptom indicating an underlying condition.

  • The ER Visit

    The ER Visit

    …emergency rooms prioritize patients based on the severity of their conditions so the waiting time can vary.