Critical emergency medicine

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Critical Emergency Medicine is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening conditions that require immediate medical attention. These conditions can include severe injuries, acute illnesses, and other urgent health problems.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Critical emergency medicine is practiced in emergency departments of hospitals, where doctors and other healthcare professionals work together to provide rapid, high-quality care. The goal of critical emergency medicine is to stabilize patients, alleviate their symptoms, and prevent further harm.

Conditions Treated[edit | edit source]

Critical emergency medicine practitioners treat a wide range of conditions. These can include cardiac arrest, stroke, severe trauma, respiratory failure, and sepsis, among others. They also manage patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), a condition where two or more organ systems fail.

Procedures[edit | edit source]

Critical emergency medicine involves a variety of procedures, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), intubation, and emergency surgery. These procedures are often performed in high-stress situations and require a high level of skill and expertise.

Training and Certification[edit | edit source]

Physicians specializing in critical emergency medicine typically complete a residency in emergency medicine followed by a fellowship in critical care medicine. They must then pass a certification exam administered by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM).

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD