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Richard Sullivan

Emergency Physician

Dr. Richard Sullivan practices Emergency Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Sullivan 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. Sullivan examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Richard Sullivan
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Accepting new patients

What is the first aid response for a stroke?

First, does the person have a pulse. If not, start CPR. Second, call an EMS crew and avoid transportation in a personal vehicle. The EMS crew will do a focused evaluation, choose READ MORE
First, does the person have a pulse. If not, start CPR.
Second, call an EMS crew and avoid transportation in a personal vehicle. The EMS crew will do a focused evaluation, choose the correct hospital for transport (a qualified stroke center) and manage any unstable breathing or heart rhythms.

Is low blood sugar serious?

For people with sudden, unexpected fluctuations in blood sugar then they run the risk of severe dizziness or loss of consciousness.