Q: any emts or emergency specialists on here?

Yes: I am an emt=p. However, I am also a trauma surgeon.

Q: what are the busiest times in emergency rooms?

Depends...: Depends on your location... But usually friday and mondays are busy in the er.

Q: how can you stay calm in emergency situations?

Be prepared: Knowledge dispels fear. Take a basic first aid class. Take CPR training. If you live in an area prone to natural disasters make a plan in advance for what to do. While not every situation will be the same, if you have the proper knowledge you will be able to apply it to the situation as needed.

Q: when is dizziness an emergency?

On dizziness: Dizziness is a common symptom caused by a number of different factors, some that are benign and some that are serious. I would be concerned about dizziness that affected walking severely, dizziness associated with long-lasting double vision, clumsiness in one arm, or intractable vomiting. Sometimes these are signs of a problem with the brain. Hope this helps!

Q: do i need to go to emergency room?

Emergency room : This really depends on what is going on. You need to provide more details.

Q: how to cope with emergency room visits?

First: answer the question: "is the reason I a going a real emergency?" If it is to you then go. However accept the decision of the triage person who determines who goes into the emergency room for treatment and in which order. Overall simply be patient

Q: where or how can i get emergency insulin?

Samples, pharmacy: If you have a primary care doctor, the office may have some samples of the Insulin you take. Many states do not require a prescription for purchasing Insulin from a pharmacy. One source i just checked says most counties in fl do not require a rx. If you're purchasing it without a prescription, be sure you're getting the form of Insulin you need. The pharmacist can help.

Q: is having an emergency tracheotomy painful?

Somewhat at first: Like anything it can be initially but with time and good care, keeping it free from infection, it will heal and not hurt at all.

Question 1

at what point should b/p be considered  an emergency?  mine is 209/111

Accepted Answer

BP plus symptoms.: BP becomes an emergency when it is accompanied by signs or symptoms of ongoing end organ damage such as stroke / heart attack / active kidney damage / etc.  The kidney damage issue not always easy to tell.  BP elevation needs to be considered in context - what is your baseline, why do we believe it is elevated, what meds have or have you not bee taking, etc. You should discuss with your doc.

Question 2

bp is 130/90, should i give montebloc as an emergency meds or it should be used as maintenance drug only.

Accepted Answer

Not an emergency: 130/90 is not an emergency, in fact, it's almost normal. Atp3 guidelines define normal as <135/<85 with 90 being "high normal". Use montebloc (metoprolol) as prescribed, as a maintenance drug, if it has been prescribed for you mother.

Question 3

any emts or emergency specialists on here?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I am an emt=p.
However, I am also a trauma surgeon.

Question 4

what are the busiest times in emergency rooms?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: Depends on your location... But usually friday and mondays are busy in the er.

Question 5

how can you stay calm in emergency situations?

Accepted Answer

Be prepared: Knowledge dispels fear.  Take a basic first aid class. Take CPR training. If you live in an area prone to natural disasters make a plan in advance for what to do.  While not every situation will be the same, if you have the proper knowledge you will be able to apply it to the situation as needed.

Question 6

when is dizziness an emergency?

Accepted Answer

On dizziness: Dizziness is a common symptom caused by a number of different factors, some that are benign and some that are serious.

I would be concerned about dizziness that affected walking severely, dizziness associated with long-lasting double vision, clumsiness in one arm, or intractable vomiting.  Sometimes these are signs of a problem with the brain.  Hope this helps!

Question 7

do i need to go to emergency room?

Accepted Answer

Emergency room : This really depends on what is going on. You need to provide more details.

Question 8

how to cope with emergency room visits?

Accepted Answer

First: answer the question:  "is the reason I a going a real emergency?"  If it is to you then go.  However accept the decision of the triage person who determines who goes into the emergency room for treatment and in which order.  Overall simply be patient

Question 9

where or how can i get emergency insulin?

Accepted Answer

Samples, pharmacy: If you have a primary care doctor, the office may have some samples of the Insulin you take. Many states do not require a prescription for purchasing Insulin from a pharmacy. One source i just checked says most counties in fl do not require a rx. If you're purchasing it without a prescription, be sure you're getting the form of Insulin you need. The pharmacist can help.

Question 10

is having an emergency tracheotomy painful?

Accepted Answer

Somewhat at first: Like anything it can be initially but with time and good care, keeping it free from infection, it will heal and not hurt at all.

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