https://padlet.com/cassandra_davis2/od16t0gqhww0 Lesson 8.2 en-us 2017-05-11 03:26:30 UTC 2023-08-08 07:30:50 UTC hello@padlet.com cassandra_davis2 https://padlet.com/cassandra_davis2/od16t0gqhww0/wish/171154672 "The emergency department was designed to provide fast, life or limb saving care"(page 6). A few conditions that are classified by medical emergencies: Persistent chest pain, shortness of breath, severe pain in abdomen or back, weakness or paralysis, and more. "Sometimes driving yourself or a loved one to the emergency room won't get you the medical care needed fast enough"(page 7). If you are in doubt, call 911. It is better to be safe than sorry.]]> 2017-05-11 03:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cassandra_davis2/od16t0gqhww0/wish/171154672 cassandra_davis2 https://padlet.com/cassandra_davis2/od16t0gqhww0/wish/171155578 Urgent care is not emergency care. "Urgent care is an option for when appointments are unavailable or if you need treatment outside of office hours"(page 8). Urgent care are same day clinics that needed to be treated right away but that are not emergencies. A primary physician is still important to have because they fan treat you with your and your families history in mind.]]> 2017-05-11 03:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cassandra_davis2/od16t0gqhww0/wish/171155578 cassandra_davis2 https://padlet.com/cassandra_davis2/od16t0gqhww0/wish/171155795 I sprained my ankle during Taekwondo. I wasn't sure if it was sprained or just twisted so I went to urgent care so I could get same day treatment. I got an X ray and learned that it was just sprained and got an air cast to wear.]]> 2017-05-11 03:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cassandra_davis2/od16t0gqhww0/wish/171155795