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Douglas Stephens

Douglas Stephens, PA-C, treats patients at an urgent care clinic in Alexandria, Virginia, and contributes to Biology Insights. He worked as a paramedic before earning a BS in Health Sciences from Idaho State University and completing his MPAS. Stephens practiced in outpatient family medicine before moving into high-volume acute care.

When to Use a Scoop Stretcher for Patient Transfer
How Many Grades of Concussions Are There?
How Many Back Blows and Chest Thrusts for a Choking Infant?
When to Go to Urgent Care for a Bug Bite
What Should You Do If the First Tourniquet Fails?
How to Perform the Jaw Thrust Maneuver
What Is a Vented Chest Seal and How Does It Work?
When Should I Go to the ER for Food Poisoning?
How Often Should You Provide Ventilation in ACLS?
How Long After Swallowing a Button Battery?
Why a Rat Bite Is Dangerous and What to Do
What to Do for a Capybara Bite Wound