{"id":2148,"date":"2026-01-24T19:06:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T19:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dogrubrans.com\/emergency-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T05:25:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T05:25:47","slug":"emergency-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dogrubrans.com\/en\/emergency-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2148\" class=\"elementor elementor-2148 elementor-1620\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a66b469 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5a66b469\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3928153b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3928153b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Emergency Guide<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38b3c234 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"38b3c234\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69c4d186 yazi-icerikleri elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69c4d186\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Diseases Seen in the Emergency Room<\/b><\/h3><p data-path-to-node=\"3\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">What is an Emergency Department?<\/b> Emergency departments are units that operate 24\/7 for conditions that are life-threatening or could cause permanent damage if not treated immediately. However, not every illness is an emergency; knowing this distinction can save lives. <\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"4\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Most Common Emergency Cases<\/b><\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"5\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Chest Pain<\/b>: Pressure-like pain that may spread to the arm or jaw, suggesting a possible heart attack.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Shortness of Breath<\/b>: Sudden onset breathing difficulty that may cause lip discoloration or interfere with speech (e.g., asthma attack, COPD, heart failure).<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Severe Abdominal Pain<\/b>: Intense pain caused by conditions such as appendicitis, gallbladder attack, or kidney stones.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Trauma<\/b>: Injuries from traffic accidents, falls from height, head impacts, or suspected fractures.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">High Fever<\/b>: Persistent fever, especially in children, that carries a risk of seizures (39\u00b0C \/ 102.2\u00b0F and above).<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Stroke Symptoms<\/b>: Sudden speech difficulties, facial drooping, or weakness in the arm\/leg (Stroke).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">What is the Triage<\/b> (Color) <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"51\">System<\/b>? Upon visiting the <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"71\">emergency <\/b>department, patients are seen not on a &#8220;first-come, first-served&#8221; basis, but according to the severity of their condition.<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"7\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Red Zone:<\/b> Life-threatening conditions (cardiac arrest, severe trauma). Immediate intervention without waiting. <\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Yellow Zone:<\/b> Serious but can wait briefly (abdominal pain, cuts, moderate burns).<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Green Zone<\/b>: No life-threatening risk (sore throat, mild fever, joint pain). These are outpatient cases, so waiting times may be longer. <\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">What Should You Do?<\/b> If you believe your condition falls into the &#8220;Green Zone&#8221; (e.g., a common cold), it is recommended to visit outpatient clinics during working hours to avoid increasing emergency department congestion.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-428786a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"428786a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf4eb21 yazi-icerikleri elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf4eb21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tests Requested in the Emergency Room<\/b><\/h3><p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Why Are Emergency Tests Different? <\/b>Tests performed in the emergency department are designed to answer the question, &#8220;Is there a life-threatening condition?&#8221; rather than for detailed investigation. Therefore, results are much faster than in outpatient clinics<b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"> (45\u201360 minutes)<\/b>. <\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Frequently Requested Critical Tests<\/b><\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"13\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Troponin<\/b>: The most important test for suspected heart attack. Elevated levels indicate damage to the heart muscle. <\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Complete Blood Count (CBC)<\/b>: Determines if there is an infection (WBC), anemia (HGB), or a bleeding\/clotting problem (PLT) in the body.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">CRP (C-Reactive Protein):<\/b> Indicates the overall level of inflammation and infection in the body. Can be elevated in conditions like appendicitis. <\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">D-Dimer:<\/b> Requested when there is a suspicion of a blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism).<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Beta-HCG<\/b>: Checked in women presenting with abdominal pain to rule out ectopic pregnancy or confirm pregnancy.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Biochemistry (Urea, Creatinine, Electrolytes):<\/b> Assesses kidney function and the body\u2019s fluid-electrolyte balance (sodium, potassium).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">When Do Results Come Out?<\/b> Emergency laboratories operate with priority. Blood gas tests are ready in 15 minutes, while cardiac enzymes and complete blood counts are typically available within 1 hour. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ab8b5a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0ab8b5a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-068ee1b yazi-icerikleri elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"068ee1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Imaging Tests Requested in the Emergency Room<\/b><\/h3><p data-path-to-node=\"17\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Why Are Imaging Tests Requested?<\/b> Radiological imaging is essential to detect internal organ damage, fractures, or bleeding that cannot be seen through physical examination. In the emergency department, speed is the most important factor. <\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"18\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Most Common Imaging Tests<\/b><\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"19\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Chest X-Ray<\/b>: The first imaging test requested for shortness of breath, suspected pneumonia, or chest trauma.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Computed Tomography (CT):<\/b> The emergency department&#8217;s most powerful tool. Detects brain bleeding in head trauma or appendicitis in abdominal pain within seconds. Involves radiation but can be life-saving.  <\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Ultrasound<\/b>: Does not involve radiation. Especially preferred for gallstones, kidney stones, and abdominal pain in pregnant patients. <\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">ECG (Electrocardiography):<\/b> Performed for every patient with chest pain. Provides a paper recording showing the heart\u2019s rhythm and whether a heart attack is occurring. <\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-path-to-node=\"20\"><b data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Is MRI Performed in the Emergency Department?<\/b> Usually, no. MRI scans take a long time (20\u201340 minutes). In emergency departments, MRI is not routinely used except in special cases such as suspected stroke or spinal cord injury.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef7d526 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ef7d526\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e452c9 yazi-icerikleri elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e452c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-path-to-node=\"22\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">What to Do in the Emergency Room<\/b><\/h3><p data-path-to-node=\"23\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Step-by-Step Emergency Process: <\/b>There are procedures to follow upon entering the emergency department to avoid confusion. Following the correct steps speeds up your care. <\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"24\"><b data-path-to-node=\"24\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1. Registration:<\/b> The patient should go to the &#8220;Patient Registration&#8221; desk with their ID. For unconscious or critically ill patients, registration can be completed later by relatives; medical intervention always takes priority. <\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"25\"><b data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">2. Triage (Initial Assessment):<\/b> After registration, a nurse or paramedic will greet you, ask about your complaints, and measure your temperature and blood pressure. Based on the severity of your condition, you are assigned a color (Red, Yellow, Green) and directed to the appropriate area.  <\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"26\"><b data-path-to-node=\"26\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">3. Examination and Intervention<\/b><\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"27\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"27,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"27,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Yellow\/Red Zone: <\/b>The patient is placed on a stretcher, an IV line is started, and the doctor sees them immediately.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"27,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"27,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Green Zone:<\/b> Patients wait in the waiting area until their turn. The doctor examines them while standing and provides a prescription. <\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-path-to-node=\"28\"><b data-path-to-node=\"28\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Important Points to Keep in Mind<\/b><\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"29\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"29,0,0\">Do not assume &#8220;my turn has been taken&#8221; in the emergency department; a patient in a more critical condition (e.g., heart attack) may have arrived. Priority is always given to those with life-threatening conditions. <\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"29,1,0\">Do not leave the hospital while waiting for your test results, as your doctor may call you at any moment.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"29,2,0\">Always have a list or the packaging of the medications you are taking with you.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5e9c0f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d5e9c0f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b322a6c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6b322a6c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b073f98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"3b073f98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h2 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Is there anything on your mind?<\/h2><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Couldn't find the symptom or test result you were looking for on our website? 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