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Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with patients in need of immediate medical attention. Those who study emergency medicine often work in the emergency room (ER) of a hospital.
233 Questions
Can female doctors wear their hair down?
Yes. In some fields, especially surgical fields, you may be required to wear a hair covering during some portions of your work day.
Should you use a needle to drain and abscess on the roof of your mouth?
Go to an ER or dentist. Do NOT try to do it yourself. You could penetrate the sinus cavity and cause a worse infection or need sinus surgery.
Yes, you are physically able to pop a katydid's bite even though no, you should not do so. A bite which itches or mounds represents an allergic reaction. All such interactions require cleaning and disinfecting the area before contacting a medical professional about proper products and treatments.
How do you calculate GCS for a person with no eyes?
Calculate out of 11.
Subtract the usual 4 points allocated for eye response, adding instead the best motor response and best verbal response.
It is therefore important to state that the GCS of the person is 11 out of 11. When doctors see a patient with a GCS of 11, they will often think the patient is serious and requires treatment straight away.
A tourniquet is used during the phlebotomy procedure to?
A tourniquet is used during the phlebotomy procedure to temporarily restrict blood flow in the veins, making them more prominent and easier to locate for needle insertion. By causing the veins to swell, it enhances visibility and accessibility, which can lead to a more successful blood draw. The tourniquet is typically applied above the site of the venipuncture and is removed once the needle is in place to minimize discomfort and prevent complications.
Will prolonged application of tourniquet affect k?
YES, more than one minute of prolonged application oftourniquet can lead to INCREASE potassium. Increase in total protein, cholesterol, and iron.
What does the medical abbreviation stat mean?
It is short for statim, latin for "immediately", and not an acronym as many believe. It often appears in capital letters in prose for emphasis, and is capitalized in medical notations as a matter of procedure.
