Mesfin Lisanu
Emergency Physician
314-2 Place Jardins des Voge Verdun Quebec, H3E 2B2About
Mesfin Lisanu, MD, works for McGill University Health Centre in Verdun, Quebec, Canada. He specializes in emergency medicine and family medicine and was first educated in Italy. When Dr. Lisanu is not at McGill, he can be found at Queen Elizabeth Urgent Care.
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Education and Training
University of Rome
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Mesfin Lisanu's Expert Contributions
When should you go to the hospital for heavy bleeding?
WHEN YOU CHANGE 4 LARGE PADS IN ONE HOUR. READ MORE
Can you leave the ER without being discharged?
NO, BUT CAN LEAVE AGAINST MEDICAL ADVICE SIGNED BY THE PATIENT AND WITNESSED. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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 OR FOREIGN BODY IN THE AIRWAYS. READ MORE
When should you go to ER for sepsis?
IMMEDIATELY!! CALL 911 OR GO TO THE ER. READ MORE
What does an emergency physician do?
Find out and does an initial assessment for the emergency condition and give first line of treatment. READ MORE
How can I deal with cystitis?
Urinalysis and culture should be done. Antibiotherapy is necessary. READ MORE
Is a heat stroke an emergency?
Yes READ MORE
When should you go to the ER for stroke symptoms?
Within an hour to be eligible for treatment. READ MORE
Son has Lego stuck in nose. Do we need to go to the ER?
yes READ MORE
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. READ MORE
Are there different kinds of abdominal bleeding?
yes READ MORE
My child has panic attacks. What should I do?
Make him comfortable and be sure he is not in danger. READ MORE
How to treat a heat stroke?
Good hydration. READ MORE
What is the treatment for anaphylaxis?
Epinephrine READ MORE
What should be done if a person loses consciousness?
See that his airways are clear. Call for help. READ MORE
What are the special skills of an Emergency Physician or ER Physician?
An immediate differential diagnosis-plan, immediate treatment, and consult the necessary services. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Graduated with Honors, University of Rome
Professional Society Memberships
- Emergency Physicians of Canada, Quebec Medical Association, World Health Organization
What do you attribute your success to?
Always Wanting to Be a Doctor
Hobbies / Sports
- soccer, swimming, Hiking, travel
Favorite professional publications
- Lancet, NEJM, CAMJ,
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