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Dr. James Bennett Bragman
Emergency Physician
Dr. James Bragman practices Emergency Medicine in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Dr. Bragman 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. Bragman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
46 years
Experience
Dr. James Bragman
- West Bloomfield, Michigan
- Wayne State University
- Accepting new patients
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Why are strokes an emergency situation?
85% of strokes are clot strokes known as ischemic or clot strokes while roughly 15% of strokes are hemorrhagic known as bleeding strokes. Time is of the essence with strokes a READ MORE
85% of strokes are clot strokes known as ischemic or clot strokes while roughly 15% of strokes are hemorrhagic known as bleeding strokes. Time is of the essence with strokes a stroke is a “brain attack” where the longer we wait to intervene then the greater the risk for brain preservation and function. With ischemic stokes we have 3-6 hours to deliver “clot busting drugs” to try to restore blood flow to the diseased portion of the brain. With a “ bleeding stroke we need to consult a neurosurgeon ASAP to see if the blood in the brain can be evacuated thereby relieving pressure on the brain. In summary, the earlier we intervene the greater chance we can regain functionality.
Should I go to ER for back pain?
Generally not. Most back pain is musculoskeletal and not a herniated disc and can be treated in the doctors office with non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs like Motrin or Allieve READ MORE
Generally not. Most back pain is musculoskeletal and not a herniated disc and can be treated in the doctors office with non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs like Motrin or Allieve along with muscle relaxants.
What should be done if a person loses consciousness?
Check their airway to make sure they are breathing, check for a pulse and see if they respond to verbal stimuli.
