Medical emergency

Emergency Physicians Offer Tips for a Safe Fourth of July

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

But it is best to leave fireworks to the professionals," said Mark Rosenberg, DO, MBA, FACEP, president of ACEP.

Key Points: 
  • But it is best to leave fireworks to the professionals," said Mark Rosenberg, DO, MBA, FACEP, president of ACEP.
  • Smart behavior can make all the difference between a celebration and a medical emergency."
  • In the event of a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
  • The American College of Emergency Physicians(ACEP)is the national medical society representing emergency medicine.

New Data Confirms Doctors' Fear: Majority Of Americans Avoiding Treatment For Heart Attack And Stroke Due To COVID-19

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Friday, May 29, 2020

The survey findings confirm a growing concern among doctors and hospitals: people are more afraid of contracting COVID-19 than seeking care for serious medical emergencies like a heart attack or stroke.

Key Points: 
  • The survey findings confirm a growing concern among doctors and hospitals: people are more afraid of contracting COVID-19 than seeking care for serious medical emergencies like a heart attack or stroke.
  • Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans each year, responsible for one in four deaths.
  • The Seconds Count Campaignis designed to help Americans remember the signs of a heart attack or stroke, and remind people that in the event of a cardiac emergency, seconds count when it comes to receiving life-saving care.
  • Hospitals have processes and safety measures in place to keep you separate from COVID-19 patients, including: