Wilderness Medicine: What To Do With Bites & Stings

Before you set out for your journey into the wilderness, you should learn all you can about what to do with bites and stings.

Emergency vs. Non-Emergency Medical Care

Most Common Pediatric Emergencies

Doctorpedia Emergency Medicine Channel Doctor Experts

Doctor Profile

B. Tilman Jolly, MD

Emergency Medicine

  • Doctorpedia, Founding Medical Partner
  • Emergency Medicine Channel, Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Jolly is a board-certified emergency physician who has built his career based on strong clinical training and practice excellence.

Doctor Profile

Boykin Robinson, MD, MBA

Emergency Medicine

  • Doctorpedia, Founding Medical Partner
  • Emergency Medicine Channel, Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Robinson is board certified in Emergency Medicine by ABEM and in Healthcare Management by ACHE. He is the founder and CEO of Core Clinical Partners, which has grown to become of the country’s largest independently financed physician services companies.

Basic Self-Care

Basic Self-Care

How To Manage A Burn

According to the CDC, more than 1 million Americans annually seek medical care for burn injuries. So how should you best manage a burn?

Basic Self-Care

Taking Care of Cuts and Scrapes

Cuts and scrapes are an everyday occurrence for most people--especially if children are involved! Here's how to best take care of them.

Basic Self-Care

Managing Tooth Pain

That aching tooth might be a warning sign. Like most problems, it will only get worse the longer you ignore it. How should you go about managing tooth pain?

Kids & The ER

A Parent's Guide To The ER

Your child needs emergency care, but you've never had to deal with anything like this before. Here's the essential parent's guide to the ER.

Kids & The ER: What To Bring

A common mistake made on the way to the ER is that you grab your child and run out the door with nothing more than car keys. So what should you bring?

Most Common Pediatric Emergencies

Here are some of the most common pediatric emergencies that you are most likely to encounter - situations where an emergency room visit may be in order.

Does My Child Need Emergency Care?

Kids get cuts and scrapes all the time, but what if it's something more? Here’s how to determine if your child needs emergency medical care.

Heart Attack & Stroke

Emergency Medicine

Signs Of A Heart Attack

There are few things more frightening than thinking that you might be having a heart attack. If you know the danger signs, it can save your life.

Emergency Medicine

Signs Of A Stroke

If you believe that someone is experiencing a stroke, get emergency help immediately.  Here are some signs of a stroke so you'll know what to look out for.

Emergency Medicine

Types Of Stroke

There are a few different types of stroke. But no matter what type someone is experiencing, getting help quickly is important.

Travel/Wilderness Medicine

Essential Travel Vaccinations

If you're planning on traveling anytime soon, there may be some essential travel vaccinations you need to get before your trip. What are they?

What To Bring On A Hike

Although what to bring on a hike depends on the length of the trip, who’s coming along, weather, and the terrain, here are some essentials you should bring.

Mountain Climbing: How To Stay Safe

If you're planning to go mountain climbing, you need to be fully prepared. That includes taking the proper safety measures. Here's how to stay safe.

Poison Ivy

Among the first lessons that a prospective hiker or camper learns when they hit the trail is to steer clear of poison ivy, oak, and sumac.

Trauma

Emergency Medicine

What Is A Traumatic Injury?

The word “trauma” can refer to a deeply distressing or disturbing emotional experience. So what exactly is considered a traumatic injury?

Emergency Medicine

Types Of Head Injuries

Knowing the appropriate response to different types of head injuries can be a crucial first step in getting the correct treatment.

Emergency Medicine

How PTSD Affects The Body

Healthcare professionals know that post-traumatic stress disorder doesn’t just harm the mind. There are many ways PTSD affects the body as well.

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