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Can I drive to the ER if I feel ok after a fall?
That is a good question. I always think it is the best not to drive yourself.
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12/31/1969
Should I bring the suspected poisonous item to the ER with me?
Yes you can, as long as it is safe to do so.
For example, if you have been bit by a
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What signs does a vital sign monitor read?
What vital signs are read on a monitor vary from monitor to monitor and how the nurses have the
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Why did critical care admissions ask if I had a living will?
The doctor or nurse practitioner asks if you have a living will for several reasons;
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Why did my doctor ask if I had a living will?
The doctor or nurse practitioner asks if you have a living will for several reasons;
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What if I don't want visitors?
If you do not want visitors when you are in the hospital let your nurses and the admissions
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Is advanced life support provided on the ambulance?
Advanced Life Support (ALS) may be available on an ambulance. The ambulance must be equipped
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What if my family members do not want me to be a no code?
The patient has the right to determine what their health care wishes and “code
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What happens in the ER if my illness is life threatening?
Patients are seen in the emergency department based on their severity of illness. This is called
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Who do I talk to about depression with a critical illness?
During times of critical illness feelings of depression are common. This is a stressful time for
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How can I survive a heart attack?
First do not be in denial about your symptoms—If you are having any signs or symptoms of a
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Can I prevent being admitted into the ICU with COPD?
You may not be able to prevent an acute exacerbation of your COPD completely but
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Where can I get help if I’ve been sexually assaulted?
Women and men who have been sexually assaulted have an excellent resource in their local rape
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Can I bring my loved one's pillow and blanket to the ICU?
Check the policy with the nurses in the ICU. I believe it can of benefit for the patient. As I
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How do paramedics treat a severe brain injury?
A paramedic will focus on safe transportation of the patient from the scene of an accident to
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