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8 Things ER Doctors Refuse to Have in Their Homes

By Lisa Lombardi<br>Emergency room physicians see all kinds of grisly stuff, which made us wonder: What products do they consider so hazardous t...

Ramen noodles? 6 potentially-risky things ER doctors ban at home

Emergency room doctors see all kinds of injuries. So who better to ask about dangerous everyday items you should ban from your home?

A salty tale: What EMS personnel need to know about electrolyte disorders

Learn what causes electrolyte disorders and how to recognize when sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphate and magnesium levels are too high or low

You asked: What to expect when you call an ambulance

If you call 911, what should you expect when an ambulance arrives?Scott Johnson, manager and emergency medical technician-paramedic for North Memorial Ambulance Service - Alexandria, answered a few questions:Q: When should someone call for an ambulance?A: “They can call an ambulance for any medical...

Why taking an ambulance is so expensive in the United States

It's an open secret in America that calling for an ambulance can be a financial gamble due to the likelihood of receiving a surprise bill. That's because there's no way for patients to know how much an ambulance will cost before they get inside the vehicle. Here's why ambulances are so expensive in the United States and what can be done to change it.

Should patients bear more of the cost for ambulance rides?

Should patients be on the hook for ambulance rides for non-emergencies? It's not that simple, write Dr. Surafel Tsega and Dr. Harry Cho in JAMA.

Drone ambulances: How this rescue drone could save lives

The self-flying rescue drone is designed to fly a patient to a hospital with a doctor in medical emergencies like heart attack or stroke or in disasters like wildfires or floods.

Emergency medicine physicians urge colleagues to help prevent gun violence

Two practicing emergency medicine physicians -- both thought leaders at the forefront of finding solutions to the public health crisis of gun violence -- urge their colleagues to take direct action to protect the health and safety of patients and communities.

Emergency medicine physicians are slightly more miserable than their colleagues: 6 findings

Emergency medicine physicians are less happy than physicians in general, according to Geneia's Physician Misery Index, a nationwide survey of more than 300 emergency medicine physicians who practice medicine full time.

'Navigator' Helps ER Patients Who Don't Need Emergency Care

As a "patient navigator," nurse Wendy Shindler sorts out ER patients who don't need emergency care from those who do. The goal is to achieve better care at a lower cost, but you tell us: Should emergency rooms be able to turn more people away?

What is a thyroid storm and why does it require emergency care?

If hyperthyroidism isn't well-controlled it can lead to thyroid storm. This is a life-threatening crisis.

When to Seek Emergency Care

From HHS: Summary: Everyone should know the signs and symptoms of a medical emergency and the importance of seeking treatment immediately. We are all doing our part to help slow the spread during t…

Sometimes it’s obvious when your child needs emergency care, but sometimes it's not.

Sometimes it’s obvious when your child needs emergency care, but sometimes it's not.

Who judges what's 'necessary' when it comes to emergency care?

Insurers denying payment for emergency department visits they retrospectively deem as "unnecessary" is not an ethical way to save money.

Listen To Your Symptoms: When To Seek Emergency Care

At what point does a fever or stomach ache become a medical emergency? If you slice your finger with a knife, or you are having the worst headache you've ever had, should you seek emergency care?...

Remote Home Monitoring Prevents Hospitalization, Emergency Care

Remote home monitoring and telemedicine services can make a big impact on coordinated care by better tracking ongoing health conditions.

Kitchen Hazards: When an Injury Needs Emergency Care

Sometimes it’s obvious when you need emergency care, but sometimes it's not.

Sometimes it’s obvious when you need emergency care, but sometimes it's not.

Antipsychotic Misuse Rampant in Dementia Care Facilities

There are few conditions that make aging in place more difficult than dementia. As dementia progresses, living at home becomes increasingly dangerous. Without support from family, friends, and dementia care professionals, most seniors with dementia end up moving into nursing care facilities. But as reporting over the past several years has revealed, many nursing homes …

Can payment reform improve emergency care?

From Brookings: Reducing inefficient use of ED care in a way that enables EDs to focus on these essential roles is necessary. However, payment reform could have significant unintended consequences …