Anytime you are not comfortable with a medical situation, call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call your family physician. 

The following list is not all inclusive but provides examples of medical situations and conditions that warrant immediate medical attention:

• chest or abdominal pain or pressure

• difficulty breathing; shortness of breath

• puncture wound

• spinal cord, head or brain injury

• major burn

• poisoning (including food, chemical, lead, or gas)

• bleeding that does not stop after applying pressure

• problems with movement or sensation following an injury or fall

• animal, snake, insect, or human bite

• broken bone

• severe pain in any part of the body

• severe allergic reaction

• severe or persistent vomiting

• sudden dizziness, weakness, or change in vision

• suicidal or homicidal feelings

• hallucinations and clouding of thoughts

• a stiff neck in association with fever or headache

• unequal pupil size, loss of consciousness, blindness

• staggering, or repeated vomiting after a head injury

• drug overdose

When to call for assistance:
Remember, anytime you are not comfortable with a medical situation, you should call for assistance. By acting quickly, you may prevent a serious emergency and could save a life.