emergency room
noun
: a hospital room or area staffed and equipped for the reception and treatment of persons requiring immediate medical care
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When to go to the emergency room Chin-Hong said if symptoms are mild, including low-grade fever, dry cough, sore throat, headaches and mild aches and pains, parents can keep their children home and contact their primary care provider with any questions.
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Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
The nurse said the patient was referred to an emergency room for an examination.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 21 Nov. 2024
But if a fall does happen, the study authors said older adults should consider undergoing cognitive screening—particularly if they’ve been hospitalized or brought to the emergency room.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 20 Nov. 2024
Increasing awareness can help diagnose sooner Diagnosis of Valley fever requires a blood test, one that is not included in routine lab work when a person goes to the emergency room or urgent care, Galgiani said.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
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Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
The nurse said the patient was referred to an emergency room for an examination.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 21 Nov. 2024
But if a fall does happen, the study authors said older adults should consider undergoing cognitive screening—particularly if they’ve been hospitalized or brought to the emergency room.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 20 Nov. 2024
Increasing awareness can help diagnose sooner Diagnosis of Valley fever requires a blood test, one that is not included in routine lab work when a person goes to the emergency room or urgent care, Galgiani said.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Emergency room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emergency%20room. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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