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Chest & Heart

Chest pain, pressure, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath

Go to the ER if:

  • Crushing or squeezing chest pain
  • Pain radiating to arm, neck, or jaw
  • Chest pain with shortness of breath
  • Sudden rapid or irregular heartbeat

Abdominal & Digestive

Stomach pain, vomiting, hernia, appendicitis symptoms

Go to the ER if:

  • Severe abdominal pain that won't stop
  • Vomiting blood or blood in stool
  • Rigid or swollen abdomen
  • Pain with fever over 101°F

Head & Neurological

Head injuries, migraines, confusion, seizures, dizziness

Go to the ER if:

  • Head injury with loss of consciousness
  • Sudden severe headache (worst of life)
  • Confusion, slurred speech, or vision changes
  • Seizure in someone without epilepsy

Breathing & Respiratory

Difficulty breathing, asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, RSV

Go to the ER if:

  • Can't catch your breath at rest
  • Lips or fingertips turning blue
  • Wheezing that doesn't respond to inhaler
  • Choking or airway obstruction

Injuries & Trauma

Broken bones, burns, cuts, car accidents, falls

Go to the ER if:

  • Bone visibly deformed or protruding
  • Deep wound that won't stop bleeding
  • Burns larger than your palm
  • Car accident with any pain or dizziness

Pediatric

Children's emergencies: fever, injuries, breathing, rashes

Go to the ER if:

  • Fever over 100.4°F in infant under 3 months
  • Difficulty breathing or grunting
  • Unresponsive or unusually lethargic
  • Severe dehydration (no tears, dry mouth, no wet diapers)

Allergic Reactions

Anaphylaxis, hives, swelling, insect stings, food allergies

Go to the ER if:

  • Throat swelling or difficulty swallowing
  • Difficulty breathing after exposure
  • Rapid heartbeat with hives
  • Dizziness or fainting after allergen contact

Infections & Fever

High fever, sepsis, skin infections, UTI, strep throat

Go to the ER if:

  • Fever over 103°F that won't respond to medication
  • Fever with stiff neck or light sensitivity
  • Red streaks spreading from a wound
  • Confusion or rapid breathing with fever

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