Acute Care

Acute care treats sudden-onset illnesses and minor injuries that need prompt attention. At OhanaMed Virtual Urgent Care in Honolulu, Hawaii, Kyle Nefzger, FNP-C, and the team can help patients with minor pain, headaches, fevers, colds, sinus infections, rashes, and other common health concerns. Fast virtual visits mean that you can get relief and expert guidance quickly. Call OhanaMed Virtual Urgent Care or book a telehealth appointment online today.

What is acute care?

Acute care is short-term medical treatment for sudden-onset illnesses and minor injuries. It focuses on diagnosing and treating problems that develop rapidly but aren’t life-threatening.

At OhanaMed Virtual Urgent Care, you connect with your provider through a secure video visit. They review your medical history and listen to your symptoms. They’ll ask you to perform simple checks like taking your temperature or showing an affected area on camera.

Based on this exam, your provider creates a treatment plan, which can include medication, home-care instructions, and recommendations for follow-up. Your provider offers fast, convenient evaluations for many common problems so that you can start feeling better sooner.

Which problems fall under acute care?

OhanaMed Virtual Urgent Care treats many common problems in acute care, including:

• Headaches
• Mild back pain
• Sprains and strains
• Mild fevers
• Colds and the flu
• Sunburn
• Mild cellulitis without a fever
• Fungal infections (ringworm, athlete’s foot)
• Bug bites or stings
• Sinus infections
• Coughs
• Stomach bugs
• Minor rashes
• Seasonal allergy flare-ups
• Mild to moderate pain

The team at OhanaMed Virtual Urgent Care can also assess fatigue, body aches, mild nausea, lightheadedness, and other new symptoms that are causing you concern.

Your provider can determine if these symptoms are likely related to a minor illness, an infection, or another temporary condition.

How is minor pain treated virtually?

During your virtual visit, OhanaMed Virtual Urgent Care asks you to describe your pain. Details that help include where the pain is, how severe it is, when it started, what triggers it or eases it, and any other symptoms.

Following an assessment, your provider might offer home-care tips, recommend over-the-counter (OTC) medication, or prescribe an appropriate drug.

They’ll also let you know if you should be evaluated in person at a walk-in urgent care facility or hospital emergency room.

When should I skip virtual acute care and seek in-person help?

If you have any of the following symptoms, seek an immediate, hands-on evaluation:

• Severe pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Chest pressure
• Sudden weakness
• Confusion
• Heavy bleeding
• Severe allergic reaction

OhanaMed Virtual Urgent Care makes it easy to get timely help for minor but urgent health concerns, without the long waits at in-person clinics. The team’s approach combines convenience, professional medical advice, and personalized treatment so that you get quick relief and know when more intensive care is needed.

Call OhanaMed Virtual Urgent Care for advice on acute care or book a telehealth appointment online today.