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Mesfin Lisanu

Emergency Physician

Dr. Mesfin Lisanu practices Emergency Medicine in Verdun, Quebec. Dr. Lisanu assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Lisanu examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Mesfin Lisanu
  • Verdun, Quebec
  • University of Rome
  • Accepting new patients

When should you go to the hospital for heavy bleeding?

WHEN YOU CHANGE 4 LARGE PADS IN ONE HOUR.

Can you leave the ER without being discharged?

NO, BUT CAN LEAVE AGAINST MEDICAL ADVICE SIGNED BY THE PATIENT AND WITNESSED.

What are the symptoms of appendicitis?

ACUTE RIGHT LOWER QUADRANT ABDOMINAL PAIN, FEVER, NAUSEA AND VOMITING AT TIMES. CAN DETERIORATE WITHIN 36 HRS. ACUTE PERITONITES IS A SURGICAL EMERGENCY.

When should I take my child to the ER for breathing issues?

THE CHILD MUST HAVE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION LIKE A VISIT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND HAVE A DEFINITE DIAGNOSIS FOR THIS ACUTE PROBLEM. IT COULD BE ASTHMA EXACERBATION READ MORE
THE CHILD MUST HAVE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION LIKE A VISIT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND HAVE A DEFINITE DIAGNOSIS FOR THIS ACUTE PROBLEM. IT COULD BE ASTHMA EXACERBATION OR FOREIGN BODY IN THE AIRWAYS.

When should you go to ER for sepsis?

IMMEDIATELY!! CALL 911 OR GO TO THE ER.

What does an emergency physician do?

Find out and does an initial assessment for the emergency condition and give first line of treatment.

How can I deal with cystitis?

Urinalysis and culture should be done. Antibiotherapy is necessary.

When should you go to the ER for stroke symptoms?

Within an hour to be eligible for treatment.

What to do if a 3 year old child has a high fever of 103 degrees?

Wait until the motrin takes effect and hydration, then take him to the ER.

My child has panic attacks. What should I do?

Make him comfortable and be sure he is not in danger.

How to treat a heat stroke?

Good hydration.

What should be done if a person loses consciousness?

See that his airways are clear. Call for help.

What are the special skills of an Emergency Physician or ER Physician?

An immediate differential diagnosis-plan, immediate treatment, and consult the necessary services.