Nauseous and Vomiting: When to Worry
Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms that many people experience when ill. While they are often temporary and resolve on their own, there are instances where they may indicate a …
Head Injuries
Head injuries, including concussions, vary in severity. Some might be minor and only require observation, but others can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Loss of consciousness, severe headache, vomiting, slurred speech and neurological deficits are signs of a serious injury requiring emergency care.
Fall Injury: A Comprehensive Guide
Fall injury is an issue that emergency rooms across the nation see regularly, affecting patients of all ages. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the …
Children and Vomiting
Vomiting is a common occurrence for children and can often be caused by various factors, such as an upset stomach, motion sickness, or a virus. One common cause of vomiting …
Baseball Head Injuries in Children
Head injuries are a serious concern in many sports, including baseball. With balls being thrown at high speeds, the use of bats and the potential for player to player collision, …
Brain and Head Injuries in Children
Brain and head injuries in children aren’t something a parent wants to experience. These injuries can severely affect a child’s physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. Brain and head injuries in …
Why You May Need a CT Scan After a Head Injury
Car crashes, falls, playground accidents, and even violent acts can lead to serious head trauma, but by far, the most common cause is sports. Every year, up to 3.8 million …
Is It An Emergency If Someone Collapses?
A collapse—your legs suddenly give way and you fall to the ground—is called by many names: fainting, passing out, losing consciousness. The medical term for fainting is syncope (SINK-a-pee). Before …
Medical Emergency Protocol
Today, we live in an unpredictable world, and it appears to be getting even more unpredictable. We can’t know in advance when we will get sick or have an accidental …
Traumatic Brain Injury
National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month For decades, the Brain Injury Association of America has raised consciousness in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month by conducting an engaging public campaign each …
