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Knowing When It’s an Emergency
Do you know when to head to the emergency room? When accidents happen, everything seems to spin out of control. A minor injury may seem more severe or you might wonder if you’re overreacting. The emergency room can be an …
Categories: Emergency Care
Tags: accident, bleeding, chest pain, children, emergency room, family, FL, ICE card, illness, injury, pain, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital, vision
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What to Expect During an ER Visit
Knowing what to expect can take some of the stress out of an unexpected emergency. You can’t be prepared for an emergency, but rest assured that St. Petersburg General is prepared to provide the best treatment for you and your …
What to Expect at the ER
Imagine you’re having a medical emergency. A family member has called 9-1-1 and you are being rushed to the hospital via EMS. Triage. As you arrive, you will be seen by a triage nurse, whose job it is to …
What You Should Know About ER Wait Times
When you are worried about your health and waiting for results, time can feel like it is stretching on forever. No one likes having to wait for any kind of service, and sitting in an emergency room waiting area can …
Categories: Emergency Care
Tags: emergency room, Florida, St. Pete General, wait times
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Meet the ER Team
The emergency department is one of the busiest areas in a hospital. This is where people with life-threatening injuries and illness are treated. There are many people responsible for the care you receive while in the ER from the minute …
Tips for Preventing Weekend Warrior Injuries
You work all week long and at the end of the day there’s no time left for exercise. Many people use the weekend as prime time to hit the gym or go for a long run. If you’re one of …
Categories: Emergency Care
Tags: Baby Boomer, elbow, golf, injury, knee, pain, stretch, tennis, weekend warrior, workout
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What to Expect When You Arrive in the ER
Summertime can be a busy time in emergency rooms, and knowing what to expect before you arrive can make a big difference in not only how quickly you get treated, but in reducing your anxiety. In Case of Emergency One …