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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.
Everything you need to know about shock
Shock is a medical emergency that causes several symptoms, some of which are life threatening. Learn more about shock and how to treat it in this article.
When is constipation an emergency?
Mild constipation is common. However, constipation can indicate a medical emergency, especially when it accompanies other symptoms. Learn more here.
What to know about serotonin syndrome
Serotonin syndrome occurs when a person takes one or more drugs that cause a buildup of serotonin in the body. Find out the causes, symptoms, and treatments of serotonin syndrome here.
What to do for boiling water burns
Boiling water burns, or scalds, can be mild to severe. In this article, learn how to identify the severity and perform first aid for the burn. We also describe when to see a doctor.
What to do if someone has food stuck in their throat
Sometimes, food can become stuck in the esophagus or windpipe within the throat. Depending on the location of the blockage and the person’s symptoms, this can be a medical emergency. Learn more here.
What do code blue and other hospital codes mean?
Code blue alerts hospital staff to a patient emergency, such as cardiac arrest or a breathing problem. Learn more about code blue and other hospital codes in this article.
Everything you need to know about broken ribs
Broken ribs are a common injury following an accident or fall. In this article, learn about how to identify the symptoms and what to expect from treatment and recovery.
What to know about brain aneurysms
Brain aneurysms affect 3–5% of people in the U.S. during their lifetime. When they rupture, they can cause a stroke. Learn about their symptoms, causes, and treatment here.
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