Cardiac Life Support: A Comprehensive Guide to ACLS
Cardiac life support emergencies can strike at any moment, and being prepared to respond swiftly can mean the difference between life and death. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is a …
When Should You Head to the Emergency Room for a Sprain?
Sprain is a common injury that can happen to anyone, at any age. Whether you’re an athlete, a weekend warrior, or just going about your daily activities, a sprain can …
Foreign Body Removal and What You Should Know About It
Foreign body removal is an accident waiting to happen. Sometimes those accidents involve foreign objects getting lodged where they shouldn’t be in our bodies. Whether it’s a child swallowing a …
The Significance of Urinalysis in Emergency Medicine: Swift Answers Can Save Lives
Urinalysis is an important diagnostic tool. In the fast-paced world of emergency medicine, every second counts. Patients of all ages, with a wide array of symptoms and conditions, flood into …
Recognizing and Treating Cellulitis in the Emergency Room
Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that requires immediate attention and can present itself in a variety of ways. Patients of all ages may arrive in the emergency room with …
Fall Injury: A Comprehensive Guide
Fall injury is an issue that emergency rooms across the nation see regularly, affecting patients of all ages. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the …
Dislocation Injury: Your Guide to Emergency Room Visits
A Dislocation injury can happen in the blink of an eye, disrupting our daily lives and causing considerable discomfort. Whether it’s an awkward fall during a basketball game, or a …
Acute Bronchitis Symptoms and Diagnosis
Acute Bronchitis can be more than an inconvenience; it can significantly impair your quality of life. Here’s a straightforward guide on bronchitis symptoms, treatment options, and when it might be …
Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
If you’ve been experiencing a radiating pain down one or both legs that seems to originate from your lower back, you might be dealing with Sciatica. This condition is more …
What to Do When Someone is Knocked Unconscious
When faced with a medical emergency, such as someone suddenly blacking out or getting “knocked unconscious”, the situation can be overwhelming. Unconsciousness or a loss of consciousness refers to a …
The Vital Importance of Annual Flu and COVID Preparedness
Annual Flu and COVID preparedness is similar to what we Texans do to prepare for hurricane season. Most importantly, we must revisit annual Flu and COVID immunizations as we approach …
The Great American Smokeout – Focus on Vaping
The Great American Smokeout takes place every third Thursday in November and carries a crucial message: quit smoking for at least one day, with the aspiration that this temporary cessation …