Should I go to the emergency room or urgent care?
In ER, we will follow strict triaging of patients. Triage means sorting patients based on their needs and available resources. We follow 5 levels triaging system
ESI TRIAGE. By triaging, the right patient will get treated at the right time.
Level 1: Resuscitation situations like cardiac arrest /respiratory failure /shock /unresponsive patient - BLUE to be seen immediately 0 mins
Level 2: Emergent situations not immediately life-threatening but may become life-threatening if not treated early -RED to be seen within 15 mins
Level 3: Urgent -stable patients needing multiple resources like labs/ECG/radiology services/nebulization/er procedures-YELLOW to be seen within 30 mins
Level 4: Less urgent needing single resource -GREEN -seen within 60 mins
Level 5: Non-urgent needing no resource utilization -WHITE to be seen up to 120 mins
Based on the patient's presentation to ED, we will triage and treat the patient within the stipulated time.
Are visitors allowed in the treatment area?
We usually do not allow visitors to enter the treatment area due to the risk of cross-contamination to other patients and the risk of getting the infection. In the current covid 19 scenarios, we are following strict patient isolation policies without allowing visitors. Timely updates about the patient's condition and audio video counseling will be given to visitors. In some special situations like resuscitating cardiac arrest patients, especially in children, we will allow patient attendants(mother ) to be with a resuscitating team.
What are the most common medical emergencies?
ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES, ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKES, SEPSIS -URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS/COMMUNITY-ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA/CELLULITIS ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS-POLY TRAUMA POISONING
Is dialysis the only option if I develop ESRD?
Unless renal transplant is envisaged and planned patient has to be on maintenance dialysis either or hemodialysis.
What to do while taking internal medicine treatment
Just follow the prescription and, if required by follow up teleconsultation.
What is the difference between internal medicine and primary care?
MBBS graduates give primary care, and the practice of Internal medicine involves secondary care, and tertiary care is given by super-specialist.
What procedures do internal medicine doctors do?
Generally simple procedures like Pleural aspiration, peritoneal aspiration, pericardial aspiration. Ultrasound-guided aspiration of the Liver abscess, CSF analysis by spinal Tap, bone marrow aspiration, and biopsy can be done.
What does a doctor in internal medicine do?
Internal Medicine doctors practice various illnesses related to all sub-branches of Internal Medicine.
What is the difference between internal medicine and general practice?
General practitioners are MBBS graduates who practice fundamental aspects of medicine, surgery to name a few.
Do internists perform surgery?
Internists do not perform any surgeries since it is the domain of surgical specialty.