Expert Advice on Medical Emergencies and Travel Illnesses with ER Dr. Benjamin Jack

#160: ER physician Dr. Benjamin Jack helps you plan for the most common medical emergencies. He covers what to do and how to decide if it makes sense to go to an ER, urgent care or regular doctor. He also provides expert advice on proactive measures for managing illnesses and emergencies while traveling.

Dr. Benjamin Jack is the founder of Duration Health, the doctor-prescribed medical kit with emergency Rx. He completed his pre-med at John Hopkins University and his MD at Cornell University.

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Resources Mentioned

Dr. Benjamin Jack: LinkedIn | Duration Health

Free Duration Health Field Guide

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Evidence-based Clinical Resource: UpToDate

Red Cross: CPR Training | AED Training

Full Show Notes

(02:10) How to Evaluate the Type of Care You Need

(03:35) How Do You Know If You're Having an Emergency?

(06:55) Common Medical Emergency Conditions

(07:46) Symptoms of a Stroke

(12:21) How to Use a Thermometer Correctly

(13:49) Pediatric Emergency Symptoms

(14:54) Getting to the ER: Drive or Call an Ambulance?

(15:36) Conditions That Require Quick Treatment But Not ER

(16:36) Testing for Strep

(20:24) What Actually Happens Inside an ER

(23:44) ER Hacks: Do's & Don'ts

(26:15) Chris' Shingles Experience

(28:33) Primary Care vs. Urgent Care vs. ER Care vs. Telehealth

(34:05) The Role of Self Diagnosis

(40:00) Online Sources for Self Diagnosing

(41:47) Handling Medical Emergencies During Travel

(43:55) How Do You Select a Clinic or Type of Care Abroad?

(46:58) Common Travel Sicknesses

(49:03) Treatment for Traveler's Diarrhea

(51:31) Difference Between Primary Care Doctors & Travel Medicine Doctors

(52:04) Vaccine Preventable Diseases

(53:52) The Dangers of Malaria

(59:52) Treating Altitude Illnesses

(1:02:17) Skin Related Infections & Inflammations

(1:05:37) Travel Medical Kits & Shelf Life of Medication

(1:09:36) CPR & Basic First Aid Training

(1:11:17) The Purpose of Duration Health

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