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When does trauma warrant trip to the emergency room?
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Big question: Trauma can be minor or major! A scratch is trauma. It depends on what caused it and how bad it is and how sick the person is. Can you narrow down the question please?
Answered 8/10/2014
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Trauma+/- ER: If there is uncontrolled bleeding, partial or full amputation, dislocated joint, some head injuries, uncontrollable pain,eye injuries... Some traumas require immediate treatment and some can wait. Is there anything specific you would like to know or is this a general question? If a trauma has occurred and you are concerned go to your local urgent care or ER immediately.
Answered 12/31/2016
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