When to Seek Care in the Emergency Room

Conditions That Require Care in the ER

Hospital Emergency Rooms specialize in managing catastrophic and emergency health problems and injuries such as:

  • Signs of heart attack, including chest pain

  • Signs of stroke, like slurred speech or sudden onset of numbness or weakness in the face, arms or legs

  • Severe difficulty breathing

  • Poisoning or overdose

  • Passing out, sudden changes in behavior or mental state, like sudden confusion

  • Major life- or limb- threatening injuries 

  • Serious burns 

  • Seizures

  • Severe wounds and amputations

  • Coughing up or vomiting blood

  • Suicidal or homicidal feelings

  • Bleeding with pregnancy

If you are experiencing any of these problems or think you may be having any other emergency medical or injury condition, go immediately to the closest hospital emergency room or call 911.

 
 
 

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