#emergency-care

#emergency-care

"Without the rare specialist treatment available in the Czech capital, Dubliner Paul McCann's doctors said he would probably have died."

Go to the ER or call 911 anytime your symptoms could be life-threatening, according to UChicago Medicine.

Lola's tragic death highlights ongoing mismanagement at the San Jose Animal Shelter, as urgent systemic changes are needed to prevent future incidents.

If you are experiencing a sharp, stabbing pain in your stomach, then you'll want to take a trip to the emergency room as soon as possible. "A sharp, stabbing, more focal pain that reaches six or higher on the pain scale may be associated with a peptic ulcer...This type of pain should be evaluated by a health care provider sooner rather than later since it is likely to require specific treatment or even surgery."

When children are anxious about themselves or others, they may experience stomach pain. Consider if your child is upset at school, home, kindergarten or with their friends.

"Emergency departments are the front door of a hospital, which is why they want to make them readily available. It's a way to draw patients into a hospital system."

Jason Killens, chief executive of Welsh Ambulance Service, emphasized the urgent need for the public to 'drink sensibly' during New Year celebrations to alleviate pressure on emergency services, which recently faced a significant backlog. He articulated the challenges posed by winter viruses and the inability of ambulance staff to quickly handover patients, urging the community to only call for emergencies. “The pressure across the urgent and emergency care in the NHS is well documented,” he stated, highlighting the strains on healthcare during festive periods.

In light of the unique medical challenges at Burning Man, about 2,600 attendees have opted for a $20 Care Flight membership, which significantly mitigates the costs of emergency air transport.