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Emergency medicine manages a complete spectrum of illnesses and injuries and involves the care for adult and pediatric patients with acute illnesses or injuries that require immediate medical attention. Emergency medicine may deal with first aid, choking, resuscitation, cardiac arrest management, life support, poison antidotes, anesthesia, wounds, fractures, orthopedics, foreign bodies in ear, nose and throat, trauma in pregnancy, alcohol intoxication and meningitis.
What to do when someone is unconscious
Knowing what to do when someone becomes unconscious can save their life and help prevent complications. Some simple first aid steps, such as checking their vitals, can inform what to do next and help emergency services when they arrive. For example, CPR may be necessary if the person is not breathing. Learn more here.
How to tell if it is a bruise or a blood clot
Bruises develop when capillaries burst after an impact, while blood clots occur when an injury damages blood vessels. Bruises tend to resolve themselves and often change color as they heal. Blood clots may require medication to dissolve and do not follow a set pattern of healing. Learn more about the differences here.
What is trauma to the breast?
A traumatic breast injury may occur for many reasons, including a fall or sports injury. Symptoms can include pain and bruising, depending on the severity of the injury. A traumatic breast injury cannot cause cancer. Treatment typically involves rest and precautions to prevent further injury. Learn more here.
What to know about brain hypoxia
Brain hypoxia happens when a person’s brain does not receive enough oxygen. A complete lack of oxygen is called anoxia. Brain hypoxia and anoxia are medical emergencies. In this article, we provide an overview of brain hypoxia, when it might happen, the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, recovery prospects, and outlook.
Signs of concussion in children and toddlers
Concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury. Parents and caregivers should be aware of the warning signs and symptoms of concussion in children and toddlers. In this article, we look at the warning signs, what to do if you think a child has concussion, and we discuss treatment and recovery times.
Ovarian torsion: Everything you need to know
Ovarian torsion is when an ovary twists around its own ligaments. This can cause severe pain, nausea, and abdominal tenderness. People should seek urgent medical care for ovarian torsion, as the ovary tissue may die without prompt intervention. In this article, find out about the symptoms and risk factors.
How can you tell when a toddler is dehydrated?
Toddlers will often be unable to explain when they are feeling thirsty or dehydrated, but severe dehydration can be dangerous. In this article, we discuss the causes and warning signs of dehydration in toddlers. We also discuss the treatment options, and when to take a toddler to the emergency room.
Are babies fully developed at 36 weeks?
Full-term pregnancies last about 40 weeks. However, some women deliver earlier or later than this. This article investigates what happens when a baby is born at 36 weeks, which is known as late preterm. We look at the potential impact on the infant's development and discuss other possible complications.
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What is a spigelian hernia?
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Internal bleeding: What you need to know
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What is an epidural hematoma?
What is an intracerebral hemorrhage?
Bleeding from the ear: Causes and treatments
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