Photograph of Dr. Marilyn Gaston

By calovel On February 19, 2016 · Add Comment · In Historical Perspectives - Images

gaston This is a photo of Dr. Marilyn Gaston who is internationally recognized for her work on sickle cell and helping children manage the illness.

Source: Changing the Face of Medicine | Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston. (2003, October 14). Retrieved from Changing the Face of Medicine.

Indicators of an Emergency Situation

Patients and families should watch for the following conditions that need an urgent medical evaluation:
• Fever of 101° F or higher
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Increasing tiredness
• Abdominal swelling
• Unusual headache
• Any sudden weakness or loss of feeling
• Pain that will not go away with home treatment
• Priapism (painful erection that will not go down)
• Sudden vision change

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