Recognizing Managing Gerd Merck
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Medical emergencies - how to recognize them
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According to the American College of Emergency Physicians, the following are warning signs of a medical emergency:
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Bleeding that will not stop - Breathing problems (
difficulty breathing ,shortness of breath ) -
Change in mental status (such as unusual behavior,confusion , difficulty arousing) -
Chest pain - Choking
- Coughing up or
vomiting...
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