139: Handling Emergencies in Primary Care: Be Prepared for the Unexpected

What happens when a routine day in primary care suddenly turns into a life-threatening emergency? As a nurse practitioner in primary care, I initially thought I'd left the high-stakes emergencies behind in my hospital days. The reality is quite different – from acute asthma attacks to stroke symptoms, emergencies can and do walk through our clinic doors without warning. In this episode, I'm breaking down the essential components of emergency preparedness in the primary care setting. I discuss the types of emergencies you might encounter, your role as the first responder, and how to perform effective risk stratification to determine which situations can be managed in-office versus those requiring immediate transfer to higher levels of care. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/handling-emergencies-primary-care/