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14 procedures on this page, alphabetically from Emergency medicine specialist evaluation to Sports medicine specialist evaluation. Each entry below describes the procedure in full.

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Emergency medicine specialist evaluation

An assessment by a physician who specializes in immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. This specialist provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury. Our Emergency Medicine team performs emergency medicine specialist evaluation and explains each step beforehand.

This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000672 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › medical professional evaluation › medical specialist evaluation.

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

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Preparing for your visit

Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.

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Endotracheal extubation

Removal of an endotracheal tube from the patient. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers endotracheal extubation through Emergency Medicine.

As a treatment, endotracheal extubation is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.

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Classification

Service type: therapeutic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000501 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of respiratory system › airway management.

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

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Preparing for your visit

Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.

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Endotracheal intubation

endotracheal intubation: A procedure involving placement of a tube into the trachea through the mouth or nose in order to provide a patient with oxygen and anesthesia.

This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.

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Classification

Service type: therapeutic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000502 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of respiratory system › airway management.

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

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Preparing for your visit

Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before endotracheal intubation.

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Extubation procedure

extubation procedure: The removal of a previously inserted tube from a hollow organ or passageway, often from the airway.

This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.

Classification

Service type: therapeutic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000518 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: therapeutic procedure.

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

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Preparing for your visit

Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.

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Fiberoptic intubation

fiberoptic intubation: Use of a flexible endoscope with a tracheal tube loaded along its length is passed through the glottis.

As a diagnostic service, fiberoptic intubation helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.

Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001550 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › endoscopic procedure.

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

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Preparing for your visit

Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before fiberoptic intubation.

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Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement

implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement: Implantation of a battery-powered device that is placed under the skin (typically in the left upper chest) with electrode wires that lead into the heart (typically lodging in the apex or septum of the right ventricle). The device can detect abnormal heart rhythms and deliver low-energy or high-energy shocks to interrupt malignant arrhythmia and thereby prevent sudden death.

This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.

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Classification

Service type: therapeutic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000474 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › introduction procedure › implantation › medical device implantation › cardiac device implantation.

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

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Preparing for your visit

Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.

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Intubation procedure

The insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ. Our Emergency Medicine team performs intubation procedure and explains each step beforehand.

As a treatment, intubation procedure is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.

Classification

Service type: therapeutic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000517 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: therapeutic procedure.

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

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Preparing for your visit

Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.

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Life support care

Any medical procedure used to sustain the life of a patient in critical condition. Our Emergency Medicine team performs life support care and explains each step beforehand.

This service focuses on comfort and quality of life, alongside any other treatment you are receiving.

Classification

Service type: palliative.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000031 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: palliative care › end-of life care.

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

Preparing for your visit

Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before life support care.

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Nasogastric intubation

About this service. Use of a tube that is inserted through the nose, down the throat, and into the stomach.

As a treatment, nasogastric intubation is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.

Classification

Service type: therapeutic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001549 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: therapeutic procedure › intubation procedure.

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

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Preparing for your visit

Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.

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Nasotracheal intubation

Intubation where teh tube goes through the nasal cavity into the trachea. This page describes nasotracheal intubation and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.

As a treatment, nasotracheal intubation is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.

Classification

Service type: therapeutic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001552 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of respiratory system › airway management › endotracheal intubation.

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

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Preparing for your visit

Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.

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Orogastric intubation

A type of intubation where the tube is placed through the nose, past the throat, and down into the stomach. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers orogastric intubation through Emergency Medicine.

This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.

Classification

Service type: therapeutic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001548 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: therapeutic procedure › intubation procedure.

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

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Preparing for your visit

Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.

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Orotracheal intubation

A type of intubation where the tube goes through the oral cavity into the trachea. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers orotracheal intubation through Emergency Medicine.

This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.

Classification

Service type: therapeutic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001551 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of respiratory system › airway management › endotracheal intubation.

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

Broader services

Preparing for your visit

Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.

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Pain medicine specialist evaluation

pain medicine specialist evaluation: An assessment by a physician who diagnoses and treats patients experiencing problems with acute or chronic pain, or pain related to cancer, in both hospital and outpatient settings and coordinates care needs with other specialists.

As a diagnostic service, pain medicine specialist evaluation helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000677 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › medical professional evaluation › medical specialist evaluation › emergency medicine specialist evaluation.

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

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Preparing for your visit

Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.

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Sports medicine specialist evaluation

An assesment a specialist focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating injuries related to participating in sports and/or exercise. In addition to the study of those fields that focus on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of injuries, Sports Medicine specialists also deal with illnesses and diseases that might have effects on health and physical performance. Our Emergency Medicine team performs sports medicine specialist evaluation and explains each step beforehand.

This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000678 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › medical professional evaluation › medical specialist evaluation › emergency medicine specialist evaluation.

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

Broader services

Preparing for your visit

Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.

Available at

Providers offering this service

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