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No one ever expects to need to take a trip to the emergency room on any given day. It's important to know the signs of what problems warrant an emergency room visit and how to keep your cool there so that you can be seen quickly and be on your way.
When disaster strikes, it’s always good for an emergency room patient to have a helper there. As the helper, your job is to give information to the hospital staff, make the Read More
The emergency room is a frightening place. With gurneys rolling around, long waits for doctors and a general air of illness, the atmosphere inside the ER can easily make Read More
Reducing emergency room wait times has been the goal of administrators at facilities both large and small. While it’s impossible to predict the unique mix of daily Read More
Going to the emergency room with your child is no fun, and it's often quite chaotic and stressful; however, there are a few things you can do ahead of time to decrease Read More
When wanting to know how to get red carpet treatment at the emergency room, it's as simple as not acting like you deserve it. Though more severe injuries and illnesses Read More
When an emergency health crisis arises, it's easy to panic, especially if it involves a close family member. Due to patient overcrowding, some ERs may not always tend to Read More
When an emergency arises and a trip to the ER is needed, it can be a stressful experience. Crowded waiting rooms full of sick people and long waits combined with feeling Read More
Being in the emergency room is stressful, difficult, anxiety-provoking and a test of your patience. But if you're there with your child, it can be even more so. Because Read More
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for emergency room doctors is excellent, with a 14 percent increase in jobs nationally by 2016. Many hospitals Read More
Working as an emergency room secretary for a state hospital can be a demanding and exciting job. Fulfilling deadlines, collaborating with others and meeting new people are Read More
As a student nurse, you must learn to transcribe an array of emergency room reports. There are dozens, from doctors' reports, to lab reports, to X-ray reports and reports Read More
Nursing can be a rewarding profession and nurses are in very high demand now, due to a sizable nursing shortage. Hospitals all across the nation need more qualified nurses Read More
Radiology technicians, simply known as radiologists, are trained medical professionals. They work with patients receiving x-rays, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRIs) and Read More
It takes time, money, dedication and perseverance to become a surgical nurse. You must be able to devote at least 4 years to earning a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Read More
In an effort to provide continuing quality care to inpatients, hospitals are adding hospitalists to their staffs. The job of the hospitalist is to provide treatment to Read More
Should you or a companion be injured in a shooting, whether as the result of a hunting accident or as the victim of a crime, the most important thing you can do is to Read More
The incidence of mushroom poisoning has steadily increased with the popularity of “natural” diets. There is no definite way of determining whether a wild mushroom is edible Read More
Learn how to identify a stroke victim with this emergency treatment demonstration including how to ask stroke victims to do with expert medical tips in this free online Read More
In some emergency situations parents easily decide that a trip to the emergency room or call to 911 is warranted. For example, severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, Read More
Meningitis is an inflamation of the covering of the brain due to a viral, bacteria or fungi infection. It's can be lethal within hours - especially in kids. Familiarize Read More
All moderate to severe burns should be cared for properly to reduce the chance of infection or scarring. Burn victims should be taken to an emergency room, particularly for Read More
A rape kit or sexual assault kit is a collection of items used by medical personnel to collect evidence following a sexual assault. The kit generally includes containers Read More
Sprains and similar muscle injuries need fast treatment. You have two choices for care: Treat them yourself or seek emergency medical care. If you don't want to make Read More
These guidelines are based on the recommendations of the American Heart Association. Read More
The appendix is a small finger-like pouch that protrudes from the large intestine. Appendicitis, which is most common in people ages 5 to 30, is generally caused by an Read More
An Emergency Room Sign