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What can happen to a patient that comes into the hospital with abdominal pain and is seen within a 30-60 minute range?
A patient with abdominal pain who has a longer wait of 30 minutes can lead to conditions like a ruptured appendix, bowel perforation, or tissue death to worsen, leading to potentially life-threatening complications like sepsis.
What can happen to a patient that comes into the hospital with abdominal pain but isn't seen within a 30-60 minute range?
A patient with abdominal pain who has a longer wait of 30 minutes can lead to conditions like a ruptured appendix, bowel perforation, or tissue death to worsen, leading to potentially life-threatening complications like sepsis.
What can happen to a patient that comes into the hospital with shortness of breath but is seen within a 30-60 minute range?
A 30-minute wait with shortness of breath can increase the risk of a second fainting spell. Fainting can be a symptom of serious conditions like heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), seizures, or stroke. A delayed assessment could mean a missed diagnosis.
What can happen to a patient that comes into the hospital with shortness of breath but isn't seen within a 30-60 minute range?
A patient with shortness of breath that waits longer than 30 minutes in the ER before being seen may experience
What can happen to a patient that comes into the hospital with chest pains but is seen within a 30-60 minute range?
A 30-minute wait for a patient with chest pain can lead to a worsened condition, including permanent heart damage or death
What can happen to a patient that comes into the hospital with chest pains but isn't seen within a 30-60 minute range?
An hour delay can result in significant heart muscle damage and may disqualify a patient from receiving certain life-saving procedures