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Eric Rhodes

On a regional health system’s telephone triage line, Eric Rhodes, RN, evaluated after-hours symptom calls to decide who required emergency care. He spent 15 years on medical-surgical units before moving to triage nursing. Now a health writer for Biology Insights, Rhodes focuses on acute symptoms and still covers occasional triage shifts.

Why Does My Body Feel Cold and Weak: Key Causes Immunity
Why Is My Body Hot and Cold at the Same Time?Immunity
What Happens If You Ice for Too Long?Safety
Can an Injury Cause a Fever? When to Worry Immunity
My Right Arm Is Throbbing: What Does It Mean?Bones & Muscles
Why Is My Finger Bruised and When Should I Worry?Bones & Muscles
How to Heal a Bug Bite Fast: First Aid and Home Remedies Safety
Why Do I Feel Nauseous After Being in the Sun?Safety
What Happens if Part of a Tick Is Left in Your Skin?Safety
How to Induce a Fever: Why It’s a Dangerous Idea Immunity
How to Heal a Bruised Nose: Care and When to See a Doctor Eyes & ENT
Why Can’t I Stop Shivering: Causes and When to Worry Immunity
How to Tell if You Aspirated Food: Signs and Symptoms Heart & Lungs
Syncopal Episode: Causes, Symptoms, and What to Do Brain & Nerves
What Are Chills a Sign Of? Causes and When to Worry Immunity
Symptoms of Dehydration: Mild, Severe, and Chronic Gut & Kidney
Can Pain Cause Chills and Shaking?Immunity
How to Reduce Swelling From IV Fluids Safety
Why Am I Shaking and Nauseous?Immunity
How Long Should a Nosebleed Last and When to Worry Eyes & ENT
Is 101.7 a Fever? When to Worry and What to Do Immunity
Can a Shot Hit a Nerve? Symptoms and What to Do Safety
How to Get Rid of a Bump on Forehead After Hitting Head Safety
How Long Should a Bump on the Forehead Last?Skin & Hair
I Punched a Wall and My Hand Is Swollen. What Should I Do?Safety
How to Treat an Infected Finger at Home and When to See a Doctor Skin & Hair
Slammed Finger in Car Door: Is It Broken?Bones & Muscles
Can Heat Cause Nosebleeds? Causes, Prevention & First Aid Eyes & ENT
Lump Where Blood Was Drawn: Why It Happens & What to Do Safety
Why Is My Head Hot but My Body Cold?Immunity