Dealing with Common Medical Emergencies

Staying Out of the ER: A Patient’s Guide for Dealing with Common Medical Emergencies

Written by Dr. Foye Ikyaator, medical director of Life Savers ER, is your guide to everything about the emergency room.

Get Your Free Copy of
Staying Out of the ER:

A Patient’s Guide for Dealing with Common Medical Emergencies

Enter your name and best email below and we will send you a FREE copy.

By providing us with your information you are consenting to the collection and use of your information in accordance with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Get Your Free Copy Today

If you have ever wondered whether a trip to the emergency room was necessary for a medical issue, you are not alone. Sometimes it is hard to distinguish which symptoms require a trip to the ER and which do not. Not knowing how to respond or where to turn for help are normal reactions after a medical event occurs. How you react after that initial response can make all the difference.

This book includes everything you need to know about the severity of common medical ailments such as:

  • Chest pain
  • Stomach issues
  • Burns
  • Colds, COVID, and influenza
  • Allergic Reactions
  • Kidney Stones
  • Work-Related Accidents
  • Falls and Broken Bones
  • Pediatric Ailments

Staying Out of the ER will help you identify symptoms for these ailments and when medical advice is needed. This book also covers what to do before you arrive at the emergency room, what to expect once you are there, and what to have on hand at home should a medical event occur.

Visiting the ER is the right choice for a serious illness or injury. This book is a great reference to have on hand to help you determine how to treat your illness or injury.

Dealing with Common Medical Emergencies

Contents

  1. Introduction……………………………………………..1
  2. Emergencies by season……………………………2
    • Year-round Emergencies…………………3
      Chest Pain
      Stomach Pain
      Breathing Difficulties
      Asthma
      High Blood Pressure
      Allergic Reactions And Anaphylaxis
      Burns
      Bleeding
      COVID And Post-COVID Symptoms
      Falls And Collapse
      Headaches and Migraines
      Sexually Transmitted Diseases
      Urinary Tract Infection
      Kidney Stones
      Work Related Emergencies
      Auto Accidents
    • Summer-related emergencies…………….22
      Mosquito Bites, Bee Stings And Poison Ivy
      Dehydration And Heat Stroke
      Tips To Manage The Summer Heat
      Broken Bones, Fractures, Strains And Sprains
    • Winter and Fall-related emergencies…..26
      Cough, Colds, COVID And The Flu
      Bronchitis
    • Spring-related emergencies……………….29
      Allergies
  3. Children: A Quick Emergency Guide……………31
    • Fevers and Chills
    • Respiratory disorders
    • Rashes
    • Playground injuries
    • Vomiting and diarrhea
    • Poisoning from common household items
    • When to seek urgent medical attention
    • Special case:
      Babies and children under the age of 2
      Being prepared for a pediatric emergency
  4. The Emergency Room: What to Expect…………35
    • What Is An Emergency And What’s Not?
    • The Difference Between The Emergency Room and A Hospital ER
    • Common Tests And Investigations
      (i.e. X-Rays, Urine Test, Blood Test, CT Scan)
    • Things To Know Before You Go To The Emergency Room
  5. The best way to prepare for an emergency…….41
    • What a good first aid kit contains
    • Ten essential medicines to keep at home.
  6. Keeping yourself healthy………………………………44
    References      47