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E-cybermission

Our project goal is to educate the public on the differences between ED and urgent care centers.

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E-cybermission

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  1. When to go to the Emergency Room vs. an Urgent Care Center Mustafa Muhi Themba Pieterse Israel Washington Justin Li

  2. Thank you for agreeing to participate in our project. Our team is completing a research project to enter in a national competition. We are trying to educate people in the Capital District to make an informed choice when selecting to go to urgent care or the emergency department. Knowing the difference is important because it can save time, money and potentially someone’s life. Please note that all information collected is anonymous. We ask that you complete a brief pre-test, view our educational piece, and finish with a short post-test. Thank you again for participating.

  3. Please take the pre-test before moving on.☺ Pre-test

  4. Why use Urgent Care… • Urgent Care centers can: Prescribe medicine Conduct physicals for job/school X-ray broken bones Treat sickness • Sometimes a better option than ER: Shorter waits Cheaper than ER visit • Serious cases are for ER: Life or death If surgery is required History of serious illness • https://www.debt.org/medical/emergency-room-urgent-care-costs/ • http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiCk5j_8u_RAhVBOCYKHX_fDs0QjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpediatric-partners.com%2Furgent-care-vs-emergency-care%2F&psig=AFQjCNE1vQdpCMka2IzUexT5v3P7m_n1Kw&ust=1486072859094312

  5. Chest Pain • Common causes of chest pain: heart attack; broken rib; heart burn; infection • Visit Urgent Care when chest pain: Changes with movement Worsens when touched Occurs after eating • Visit the ER when you have chest pain and: Shortness of breath Pain that extends to the jaw, arm, or back Sweating or dizziness A history of heart problems • https://www.ghc.org/healthAndWellness/?item=/common/healthAndWellness/conditions/heartDisease/chestPain.html • http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiCk5j_8u_RAhVBOCYKHX_fDs0QjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpediatric-partners.com%2Furgent-care-vs-emergency-care%2F&psig=AFQjCNE1vQdpCMka2IzUexT5v3P7m_n1Kw&ust=1486072859094312

  6. Flu/General Illness • Symptoms of the Flu/Cold: Fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, headache, vomiting • Most cases can be treated at an Urgent Care center • Go to the ER if: Children: troubled breathing, no tears when crying, not drinking fluids, doesn’t want to interact, excessive vomiting Adults: difficult breathing, sudden dizziness, confusion, excessive vomiting • https://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/sick.htm • http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiCk5j_8u_RAhVBOCYKHX_fDs0QjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpediatric-partners.com%2Furgent-care-vs-emergency-care%2F&psig=AFQjCNE1vQdpCMka2IzUexT5v3P7m_n1Kw&ust=1486072859094312

  7. Trauma • Urgent Care can treat: Minor Concussion- Dizziness, unstable emotions, sleep problems, slurred speech Minor Fractures- Loss of full movement, pain with movement, swelling around affected area Small cuts • Go to the ER if you: Lose consciousness See exposed bone Feel weak and your heart rate increases Lose more than 1-2 cups of blood • https://www.facs.org/quality%20programs/trauma/atls • http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiCk5j_8u_RAhVBOCYKHX_fDs0QjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpediatric-partners.com%2Furgent-care-vs-emergency-care%2F&psig=AFQjCNE1vQdpCMka2IzUexT5v3P7m_n1Kw&ust=1486072859094312

  8. Abdominal Pain • The most common causes of abdominal pain are heartburn, stomach flu, and food poisoning • Most cases can be treated at an Urgent Care center • Go to ER if you have: Extreme stomach pain in one area Stomach pain with fever Blood in poop or vomit • https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db43.htm • http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiCk5j_8u_RAhVBOCYKHX_fDs0QjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpediatric-partners.com%2Furgent-care-vs-emergency-care%2F&psig=AFQjCNE1vQdpCMka2IzUexT5v3P7m_n1Kw&ust=1486072859094312

  9. Allergies • Common effects of allergies are: trouble breathing, swelling, itching, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, stuffy nose, and itchy/watery eyes • Urgent care can treat: Rash Congestion Itchiness Watery eyes • Go to the ER if you have extremedifficulty breathing and/or dizziness • https://nextcare.com/health-resources/allergies/ • http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiCk5j_8u_RAhVBOCYKHX_fDs0QjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpediatric-partners.com%2Furgent-care-vs-emergency-care%2F&psig=AFQjCNE1vQdpCMka2IzUexT5v3P7m_n1Kw&ust=1486072859094312

  10. Burns • Types of Burns: 1st degree: Appears red and involves pain and swelling 2nd degree: Results in blisters with severe pain/redness 3rd degree (most severe): Goes through the skin to muscle • Urgent Care can treat 1st degree burns • Go to the ER if: You have a 2nd or 3rd degree burn The wound covers most of the hand The burn covers the wrist Pain is uncontrollable First Degree Burn • Kenkare, Written By Dr. Jeannie. "What to Do for Hand Burns." PhysicianOne Urgent Care. N.p., 17 Nov. 2014. Web. 14 Jan. 2017 • http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiCk5j_8u_RAhVBOCYKHX_fDs0QjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpediatric-partners.com%2Furgent-care-vs-emergency-care%2F&psig=AFQjCNE1vQdpCMka2IzUexT5v3P7m_n1Kw&ust=1486072859094312 • . • a

  11. Eye Injury • Urgent Care centers can treat minor eye injuries • Go to the ER if you have: Serious pain or trouble seeing A cut or torn eyelid One eye that does not move in sync with the other One eye that sticks out from the socket An unusual pupil size or shape Blood in the white part of the eye • "Recognizing and Treating Eye Injuries." American Academy of Ophthalmology. N.p., 14 Apr. 2016. Web. 14 Jan. 2017. • http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiCk5j_8u_RAhVBOCYKHX_fDs0QjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpediatric-partners.com%2Furgent-care-vs-emergency-care%2F&psig=AFQjCNE1vQdpCMka2IzUexT5v3P7m_n1Kw&ust=1486072859094312

  12. Headaches • Urgent care can treat most migraines and headaches • Go to the ER if you have a headache AND: • Crippling pain • A high fever • Double vision • Weakness • Numbness • Ihateheadaches.org; Mayoclinic.org • http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiCk5j_8u_RAhVBOCYKHX_fDs0QjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpediatric-partners.com%2Furgent-care-vs-emergency-care%2F&psig=AFQjCNE1vQdpCMka2IzUexT5v3P7m_n1Kw&ust=1486072859094312

  13. Shortness of Breath Common symptoms of shortness of breath: chest pain, dizziness, fainting, cough, neck pain Urgent care can treat: • Swelling in your feet and ankles • Trouble breathing when you lie flat • High fever, chills, and cough • Wheezing Go to the Emergency Room if you feel: • Sudden, painful shortness of breath • Chest pain • Dizzy • Medicinenet.com; Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov • http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiCk5j_8u_RAhVBOCYKHX_fDs0QjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpediatric-partners.com%2Furgent-care-vs-emergency-care%2F&psig=AFQjCNE1vQdpCMka2IzUexT5v3P7m_n1Kw&ust=1486072859094312

  14. Please take the post-test • Final Test • When finished you can leave both the survey website and this power point. Thank you for participating in our project, you were a big help. • One last request, if you wouldn’t mind spreading this project to other people it would be helpful to us and itwould also help spread awareness to people in the area. Thank You!

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