Here’s what an ER doctor wants you to know.
Eventhose who believe they have the virusare urged to stay home unless their symptoms prove life-threatening.
Where are all the people that are having heart attacks?
What we see now overall is that [visits to the emergency room] have dropped.
Early recommendations to avoid going to the emergency room were heeded a bit too well, says Dr. Sovndal.
In his hospital,Boulder Community Health, overall emergency room admissions have fallen by 30 to 40 percent.
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Dr. Sovndal doesnt want people to be afraid to seek medical attention.
Were prepared for COVID-19.
But were also prepared to do our normal job as well, says Dr. Sovndal.
We put protective mechanisms in place to protect those people that are coming in for non-COVID complaints.
Heres what you better know about visiting the emergency room right now.
What precautions are hospitals taking to protect patients?
Instead of patients being packed together, they are now following social distancing guidelines.
Everyone who comes in gets a mask.
Rooms are thoroughly cleaned between patients.
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Can I go to the emergency room for a non-COVID emergency?
Health-care professionals are concerned that people who really needed help just arent coming in, says Dr. Sovndal.
He doest want patients to feel discouraged to go to the emergency room.
What if I have a pre-existing condition, is it safe to go in?
How is telemedicine being used in emergency rooms?
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