Emergency Services

Common Medical Emergencies

1. Cardiac Emergencies ❤️

✅ Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) – Chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating.
✅ Cardiac Arrest – Heart stops beating, requiring CPR and defibrillation.
✅ Severe High Blood Pressure (Hypertensive Crisis) – Can lead to stroke or heart failure.

2. Neurological Emergencies 🧠

✅ Stroke – Sudden weakness, slurred speech, facial drooping.
✅ Seizures – Uncontrolled body movements, loss of consciousness.
✅ Head Injuries & Concussions – Due to falls, accidents, or trauma.

3. Trauma & Accident Cases 🚑

✅ Fractures & Dislocations – Severe bone injuries.
✅ Severe Burns – 2nd or 3rd-degree burns needing urgent care.
✅ Car Accidents & Falls – Can cause internal bleeding, brain injury.
✅ Gunshot & Stab Wounds – Immediate life-saving intervention required.

4. Respiratory Emergencies 🫁

✅ Severe Asthma Attack – Difficulty breathing, wheezing, low oxygen levels.
✅ Pneumonia or Severe Lung Infections – Breathing difficulty, fever, chest pain.
✅ Choking – Blocked airway requiring emergency intervention.

5. Severe Bleeding & Shock 🩸

✅ Uncontrolled Bleeding – From trauma, internal bleeding, or post-surgical complications.
✅ Anaphylactic Shock – Severe allergic reaction causing airway swelling.
✅ Septic Shock – Infection spreading in the body, causing organ failure.

6. Abdominal & Digestive Emergencies 🤕

✅ Appendicitis – Severe lower right abdominal pain, vomiting.
✅ Intestinal Blockage – Severe bloating, vomiting, no bowel movements.
✅ Ruptured Organ (e.g., Spleen, Gallbladder) – Intense pain, internal bleeding.

7. Obstetric & Gynecological Emergencies 👶

✅ Complications in Pregnancy – Heavy bleeding, preeclampsia, labor distress.
✅ Miscarriage or Ectopic Pregnancy – Severe pain, heavy bleeding.

Hospital Emergency Room (ER) Process

🔹 Triage – Patients are assessed based on urgency.
🔹 Immediate Treatment – Life-saving measures begin.
🔹 Diagnostic Tests – X-rays, CT scans, blood tests.
🔹 Specialist Consultation – If needed for advanced care.
🔹 Admission or Discharge – Depending on condition severity.

Triage System (Priority Levels)

🚨 Red (Immediate) – Life-threatening (heart attack, stroke, severe trauma).
⚠ Yellow (Urgent) – Serious but not immediately fatal (fractures, infections).
🔹 Green (Non-Urgent) – Minor injuries or mild symptoms (mild fever, cuts).

When to Go to the Emergency Room?

✔ Chest pain or difficulty breathing.
✔ Uncontrolled bleeding or severe burns.
✔ Loss of consciousness or sudden confusion.
✔ Severe allergic reaction (swelling, difficulty breathing).
✔ Sudden weakness, numbness, or difficulty speaking (possible stroke).
✔ Broken bones, deep cuts, or major trauma.

For less severe conditions, urgent care centers or primary care doctors may be better options.