A brain injury is a disruption in the function of the brain when an outside force makes it rock back and forth. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Concussion testing is done when a person experiences a minor head trauma, typically caused by blunt trauma to the head.
A tracheostomy is a procedure that makes an opening in the neck in order to place a tube into the windpipe. Learn about this procedure.
Abdominal pain is a common symptom; emergency medicine doctors use physical exams and other tools to diagnose its cause.
A hemorrhagic stroke is a neurological emergency that occurs when a blood vessel ruptures and bleeds either inside or on the surface of the brain.
Sepsis is a condition caused by an overwhelming immune response to an infection in the body. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Many people who are anticipating major surgery worry about receiving general anesthesia. While it is considered very safe, learning more about it can put your mind at ease.
Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe swallowing difficulties. Some people with dysphagia experience pain while swallowing, known as odynophagia.
For people having a hernia repair, anesthesiologists work alongside surgeons to ensure the patient's comfort and safety during the procedure.
Condition marked by inflammation of the stomach and intestines.