Emergencies - when to call an ambulance
In a medical emergency, calling for an ambulance could mean the difference between life and death.
Emergencies
Date updated: July 11, 2007
Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC
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Eye emergencies
Definition
Eye emergencies include cuts, scratches, objects in the eye, burns, chemical exposure, and blunt injuries to the eye or eyelid.
True emergencies must be treated within minutes. There are really only two true emergencies of the eye:
chemical burns, which occur when caustic solutions are splashed into the eye ...
Dental Emergencies
The following are some general guidelines to follow for common dental problems: ...
Eye emergencies include cuts, scratches, objects in the eye, burns, chemical exposure, and blunt injuries to the eye or eyelid. Since the eye is easily damaged, any of these conditions can lead to vision loss if left untreated.
Considerations ...
Ear emergencies include objects in the ear canal and ruptured eardrums.
See also: Acoustic trauma
Considerations: ...
Many emergencies involve sudden injuries caused by bicycle or car crashes, falls, burns, near drownings, electric shocks, or poisoning.
If your child has any of the following signs or symptoms, remain calm and call 911: ...
Heat emergencies fall into three categories of increasing severity: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.
Overview & Considerations
Heat illnesses are easily preventable by taking precautions in hot weather.
Dental Emergencies
Topics
Introduction- Fractured and Avulsed Teeth-Mandibular Dislocation- Postextraction Problems- Toothache and Infection ...
Obstetrical emergencies are life-threatening medical conditions that occur in pregnancy or during or after labor and delivery.
Description ...
Dealing With Emergencies - Related Information
Related information on Dealing With Emergencies Chest Problems, Choking Rescue Procedure (Heimlich Maneuver), Confusion, Memory Loss, and Altered Alertness, Cuts, Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger, ...
Child Health Emergencies
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Non-Traumatic Emergencies Glossary
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Water-Related Emergencies and Outbreaks
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Personal Preparation and Storage of Safe Water
Drinking Water Wells ...
Non-Traumatic Emergencies
Glossary
Online Resources
Potential Emergency Situations and Conditions
Preventing Unintentional Injuries
Topic Index
Unintentional Injury Statistics
Find a Physician ...
Some of the medical emergencies you may find helpful to review are:
Bleeding. See the topic Cuts.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Chest Problems.
Choking Rescue Procedure (Heimlich Maneuver).
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Conditions & Treatments
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Emergencies
If you have Marfan syndrome, you're at risk for aortic dissection. This is a condition in which the aorta tears and leaks blood. Aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition.
Emergencies in obstetrics
The main emergencies include:
Ectopic pregnancy is when an embryo implants in the Fallopian tube or (rarely) on the ovary or inside the peritoneal cavity. This may cause massive internal bleeding.
Medical Emergencies
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION IS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR ALL HEALTH ISSUES, PARTICULARLY THOSE OF AN URGENT NATURE, AND MAYO CLINIC MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF ANY PARTICULAR RESPONSE TIME TO ANY INQUIRY YOU MAY MAKE.
Emergencies may develop when gallstones move and become lodged in the bile duct connecting the gallbladder to the small intestine. This can be extremely painful and result in blockage and inflammation that can affect the pancreas or liver.
Emergencies, Rescue Breathing and CPR
Enuresis, Oxybutynin chloride for
Epinephrine shot; Giving to a child with allergies ...
For emergencies (severe reactions):
Check the person's airways and breathing. If necessary, call 911 and begin rescue breathing and CPR.
Reassure the person. Try to keep him or her calm.
For emergencies after office hours, a chaplain is on call 24 hours a day and can be paged by a staff member. Please allow enough time for the chaplain to travel to the hospital.
Heat emergencies
Temperature measurement
Alternative Names
Elevated temperature; Hyperthermia; Pyrexia ...
For nonemergencies, the National Council on Safe Families provides counseling and referrals to domestic violence services anywhere in the US. Information is available 24 hours a day through My Sister's Place, Yonkers, NY, at 914-969-5800.
surgical emergencies such as appendicitis cannot be excluded
pregnancy
allergy to orally available antibiotics ...
If medical emergencies arise during the course of a pregnancy, an obstetrician will be part of the team which cares for the patient.
Ocular emergencies account for 3% of all emergency department visits. ... Ocular ultrasonography is a relatively new application in emergency medicine. ...
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Hypertensive emergencies require immediate therapy to decrease blood pressure within minutes to hours.[3] In contrast, no evidence suggests a benefit from rapidly reducing blood pressure in patients with hypertensive urgency.
Medical Emergencies; Healthcare Questions
If you think you might have a medical emergency, then call your doctor or emergency service provider immediately.
Ear Infection Emergencies
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After Hours and Emergencies
If you need to reach your physician for minor emergencies after hours, please call UAB Paging at (205) 934-3411 and ask the operator to page the physician on call. If this is a serious emergency, please dial 911 for help.
Preparing for Emergencies: A Guide for People on Dialysis
This booklet suggests a 3-day emergency diet to follow if your dialysis must be delayed, directions for disinfecting water, ...
It can be used in emergencies when people have a severe reaction. It can be used if the person cannot take sugar by mouth.
Surgery
Hypoglycemia may be caused by a tumor. In this case a surgery to remove the tumor may be needed.
Dealing With Emergencies
Dealing With Medicine Side Effects and Interactions
Death of a Child / Fetal Loss - Support Group
Debbie's Story: People Can and Do Recover
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Eye Emergencies
First Aid for Difficulty Breathing
First Aid for Near Drowning
First Aid Kit
Fit (Seizure)
Foreign Body in the Eye
Fractured Jaw (Broken OR Dislocated Jaw)
Frostbite
Frozen Fingers, Toes, OR Nose (Frostbite)
Head Injury ...
Dental Emergencies (Dental and Oral Health)
Dental Health Overview (Dental and Oral Health)
Dental Health Overview (Growth and Development)
Dermoid Cyst (Ear, Nose, and Throat)
Describing a Skin Condition (Dermatology ) ...
during natural calamities and national emergencies". Journal of the Indian Medical Association 61 (11): 477-81. PMID 4600129.
^ Rathi SK, Pandhi RK, Chopra P, Khanna N (2005). "Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis: a histopathological study".
Online Resources - Non-Traumatic Emergencies
Online Resources - Normal Newborn
Online Resources - Oncology
Online Resources - Oral Health
Online Resources - Orthopedic Surgery
Online Resources - Orthopedics
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Pediatric surgical emergencies
Pediatric toxicology
Pediatric trauma
Pediatric urology
Pediatrics calculators
Peds environmental emergencies
Peds psychosocial emergencies
Personality disorders
Photodermatology
Postpartum issues ...
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Therefore, it should only be used in emergencies. The progestogen pill becomes gradually less effective the more time elapses after having unprotected sex.
In cases of medical complications, psychiatric emergencies, severe malnutrition or continued refusal to eat, hospitalization may be needed. Hospitalization may be on a medical or psychiatric ward.
Medical insurance is especially crucial when emergencies like accidents, or sudden life-threatening situation arises, and the patients are not fully prepared to meet the medical bills.
Talk with doctors and other health care providers about treatment, prevention of bleeding, and what to do in emergencies.
The care teams at the HTCs are excellent resources for education and support as well as treatment.
Medical Emergencies Occurring at School (AAP Policy)
Preparation for Emergencies in Pediatric Offices (AAP Policy)
Psychosocial Implications of Disaster: A Guide for the Pediatrician
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An urgent care center can be a good option for non-emergencies at night and on weekends when your doctor may not be in the office.
More severe cases can be life-threatening emergencies and require immediate medical attention. If available, epinephrine should be given at the first sign of a serious reaction to slow the progression of symptoms.
Minor injuries become major emergencies before you know it. With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that's too tight can cause a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases your blood flow, so your injuries are slow to heal.
To decrease the chances of a patient coming in contact with another patient exposed to MRSA, he/she should only be moved from the room when it is essential, such as for emergencies or medical procedures.
Radiation Emergencies
Rapid HIV Testing
Rationalizing Healthcare Resources, Governor's Commission on
Recreational Bathing
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS)
Regulated Medical Waste
Regulation of Acute Care Facilities
Regulations ...
Depending on the severity of defects, there may be life threatening emergencies especially during infancy. Urgent attention is required for breathing difficulties and heart insufficiency.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including heart attack or near drowning, in which someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
First aid may be required for medical emergencies such as heart attack, stroke, or seizures as well as for minor medical conditions like nosebleed and mild allergic reactions.
These symptoms are medical emergencies. Call 911 if:
You have chest pain or shortness of breath
You feel lightheaded or dizzy and do not feel a shock
You are still feeling symptoms after a shock
You feel three or more shocks in a row ...
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Responding to Seizures
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Acknowledgement ...
Elliot WJ. Clinical features and management of selective hypertensive emergencies. J Clin Hypertens . 2004;6(10):587-92.
Tuncel M, Ram VC. Hypertensive emergencies: etiology and management. Am J Cardiovasc Drugs . 2003;3(1):21-31.
Dental Emergencies
Dental Procedures
Infant Problems of Teeth and Mouth
Oral Health and Dental Specialists
Prevention of Oral Problems
Problems of Teeth and Mouth
Teeth, Mouth Problems
Toddler Problems of Teeth and Mouth ...
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