Josyann Abisaab » Josyann Abissab http://www.josyannabisaab.com Dr. Josyann Abisaab - ER Physician Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:58:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 When to Visit the ER http://www.josyannabisaab.com/when-to-visit-the-er-2/ http://www.josyannabisaab.com/when-to-visit-the-er-2/#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:03:41 +0000 admin http://www.josyannabisaab.com/?p=221 When to Visit the ER is a post from: Josyann Abisaab

]]> People often make the mistake of going to the ER when their condition is not an emergency. Not only is this a waste of time and money, it also causes stress and unnecessary disorder in the emergency room. Doctors such as Dr. Josyann Abisaab recommend that you think objectively about the condition you encounter, before making that decision. Here is a general list of symptoms which may need to be dealt with in an ER:

  • Loss of consciousness
  • Poisoning
  • Signs of a stroke such as numbness or sudden weakness in one side of the body such as in the face, an arm or a leg; sudden loss of vision, especially in one eye; loss of speech, trouble talking or understanding; sudden memory loss; unexplained dizziness or sudden falls
  • Serious traumatic injury (to the head, for example)
  • Instant, severe, inexplicable pain
  • Bleeding which does not cease after ten minutes of direct pressure
  • Signs of a heart attack such as a feeling of pressure, squeezing, fullness or tightness in the chest for over two minutes; burning or aching under the breast bone; chest pain accompanied by lightheadedness
  • Sudden severe/ persistent vomiting

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]]> http://www.josyannabisaab.com/when-to-visit-the-er-2/feed/ 0 Josyann Abisaab on Protecting Your Children from Falls http://www.josyannabisaab.com/josyann-abisaab-on-protecting-your-children-from-falls/ http://www.josyannabisaab.com/josyann-abisaab-on-protecting-your-children-from-falls/#comments Sat, 15 May 2010 08:03:36 +0000 admin http://www.josyannabisaab.com/?p=112 Josyann Abisaab on Protecting Your Children from Falls is a post from: Josyann Abisaab

]]> One of the main reasons that children end up in the E.R. is because of falls. The more precautions you take in the home, the less likely it will be that you’ll experience a dangerous fall. For very small children, this means never leaving a child unattended on the bed, sofa or changing table.

Advice on Small Children & Falls with Josyann Abisaab

Once your child is between 6 and 12 months old, make sure that all furniture is away from windows so that they can’t climb up on the furniture and fall out of the window. Put window guardrails on all second-story windows and above. Obviously, one of the most tragic things that emergency room doctors like Josyann Abisaab see is children who have fallen from windows in the home. Make sure to put safety gates at the top and bottom of each staircase.

Older Children & Falls Advice with Josyann Abisaab

Finally, for slightly older children, make sure to keep the stairways clear so that no one trips over toys, clothing and other items. Also place rubber pads under any loose rugs so that they don’t slide across the floor and cause accidents.

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