Headache or ER visit?

How can you distinguish between a headache and something more serious? When should you head out to the ER and when should you just take a pain medication and head off to bed? Various analyses have been taken, and there was one study conducted by the University of Southern California-Neurology, Los Angeles, CA a couple of years ago. It looked at: “the demographics, diagnosis, and treatment patterns in patients with headache-seeking treatment in one of the busiest emergency rooms (ER) of an academic medical center in the USA. The question one wants to ask is it really a good idea to go to the ER or can one find more appropriate and efficient care elsewhere? One has to ask if they are just panicking (due to the understandable severity of the pain) or really need to see an ER doctor. The ER really should be used for just that – emergency medicine. If a headache can be taken care of by avoiding the ER, that should be done. Remember: being in the ER can be very loud and stressful; two factors that are not good for people suffering from very bad headaches. But if nothing eases the pain and your local physician is not available then a trip to the ER would be advised. Take care to analyze the specifics of your situation before heading for the ER.

Learn Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Of course, it isn’t something one wants to have to do ever need to know, but having the know-how when it comes to CPR, is something one definitely should try and learn. There isn’t always the time needed to get to the ER. One can begin these lessons by studying the subject online.

Beware of Outdoor Accidents This Summer

The sun is shining, your kids are desperate to go out and you love sitting outdoors. But you should be aware that there are many little mishaps that could potentially ruin your carefree summer activity. While there is no doubt (and studies have proven this) that kids do better in the classroom when they’ve had time outdoors, one should always remember to take special care when kids are outdoors. Ensure that you take a few tips into consideration as a preventive measure of going to the ER. Let your kids have a great summer, but make sure they do it safely and if something does happen untoward, be in the know about the best and fastest way to react. If necessary, don’t hesitate, just go straight to the ER.