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Dr. Shawn Mccarty, MD

Emergency Physician

Dr. Shawn Mccarty MD is a top Emergency Physician in Louisville, . With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. Shawn Mccarty MD is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Shawn Mccarty MD is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. Shawn Mccarty MD is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Louisville, KY, Dr. Shawn Mccarty MD is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
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Dr. Shawn Mccarty, MD
  • Louisville, KY
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How do I help my father if he has a heart attack?

First call 911 - If he is awake and responsive give him 325 mg of aspirin. Keep him calm. Also if you are caring for some one who has heart disease you should learn CPR. If READ MORE
First call 911 - If he is awake and responsive give him 325 mg of aspirin. Keep him calm. Also if you are caring for some one who has heart disease you should learn CPR. If his heart was to stop - the sooner that he receives “good”
CPR the better his chances are to survive. Go online to the American Heart Association to find a class near you.

What is the treatment for anaphylaxis?

Treatment for anaphylaxis 1. Epinephrine IV or IM 2. Benadryl IV 3. H2 blockers - Tagamet or Pepcid IV 4. IV fluids 5. For severe anaphylaxis I usually recommend - observation READ MORE
Treatment for anaphylaxis

1. Epinephrine IV or IM
2. Benadryl IV
3. H2 blockers - Tagamet or Pepcid IV
4. IV fluids
5. For severe anaphylaxis I usually recommend - observation for 24 hours

I'm curious. What are some of the most common reasons people need an emergency medicine doctor for?

I always tell people if you feel it’s an emergency - then it is. Most people visit the ER for abdominal pain, shortness of breath, chest pain, back pain, orthopedic injuries, READ MORE
I always tell people if you feel it’s an emergency - then it is. Most people visit the ER for abdominal pain, shortness of breath, chest pain, back pain, orthopedic injuries, and lacerations.

My son felt giddy while playing. What should I do?

As long as your son is other wise healthy, I would not recommend go to the emergency department at this time. This does sound like anxiety. As long as he is not lightheaded or READ MORE
As long as your son is other wise healthy, I would not recommend go to the emergency department at this time. This does sound like anxiety. As long as he is not lightheaded or feels like he going to pass out I would just watch him closely. Call his pediatrician or Family MD for a follow up appointment in next day or so.

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Shawn McCarty, MD