Joshua Stilley, MD
@joshuastilley.bsky.social
Husband, Father. EM/EMS Physician.
Chief, Division of EMS, University of Missouri
Pilot, Farmer, Follower of God
Chief, Division of EMS, University of Missouri
Pilot, Farmer, Follower of God
What will the ED NOT do: Fix you (There is no fix), Diagnose you (we dont routinely test for norovirus), or tell you exactly how much longer you will be ill (normal is 3-5 days).
March 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
What will the ED NOT do: Fix you (There is no fix), Diagnose you (we dont routinely test for norovirus), or tell you exactly how much longer you will be ill (normal is 3-5 days).
What will the ED do: Make sure no underlying emergencies or complications are present, symptomatic care (make you feel better, usually nausea medication and fluid - by mouth if you can tolerate it), and try to get you home to continue outpatient management.
March 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
What will the ED do: Make sure no underlying emergencies or complications are present, symptomatic care (make you feel better, usually nausea medication and fluid - by mouth if you can tolerate it), and try to get you home to continue outpatient management.
When to go the ER: Cannot take any fluids for several hours, Lethargy (not able to interact appropriately), significant pain.
March 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
When to go the ER: Cannot take any fluids for several hours, Lethargy (not able to interact appropriately), significant pain.