Perhaps somewhat frightening to hear is that Americans incur 6,000+ snakebites every year. The good news is that according to The American Family Physician, fewer than 12 of these (0.25 percent) have fatalistic snake venom poisoning consequences. That said, most people don’t know the difference between a fatalistic bite and…
Category: emergency room prevention
No matter the time of year, there are many ways children can get hurt and end up in the emergency room. One hazard involves the pushing lawn mower. While parents often want their children to have chores around the house, it’s important to assign age-appropriate chores. Emergency room doctors like Dr….
Sometimes it’s necessary, and sometimes it’s not, but it is certainly true that almost all of us have been to the emergency room at some point. Maybe it was a broken leg, or the fear of one. Perhaps it was a poisoning or a burn. Whatever it was, we are…
Sometimes it can be difficult to decide whether or not to visit the emergency room. No matter what you end up deciding, remember that it’s always a good idea to get your primary care doctor involved, the sooner the better. When your primary care doctor is kept informed he or…
With spring break quickly approaching, it’s important to think about safety considerations for the family. The many ERs throughout the country, where doctors like Dr. Josyann Abisaab work, see frequent avoidable injuries and accidents at this time of year. If you’re heading to the beach, make sure that all babies…
Statistics show that most people that come to the emergency room are not in need of emergency care. Here are some things that you need to know so that you do not become part of this statistic. • First of all, use good judgment. Become knowledgeable about the signs of…
ER doctors such as Dr. Josyann Abisaab often encounter unpleasant, remarkably painful and slow-healing injuries. One of the most common is a wrist or elbow fracture. People occasionally lose their balance or are knocked over while participating in a physical activity like skiing or mountain biking. Instinctually, they put out…
Halloween is approaching, and already people can feel the excitement as they choose their costumes, make plans with trick-or-treat companions, and select pumpkins for their jack-o lanterns. Everyone is anticipating this fun, candy-filled night. Many ER doctors such as Dr. Josyann Abisaab and others have seen Halloween accidents first-hand, and,…