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According to the American College of Emergency Physicians, the following are warning signs of a medical emergency. In adults: Bleeding that will not stop; Breathing problems (difficulty breathing, shortness of breath) Change in mental status (such as unusual behavior, confusion, difficulty arousing)
Call 911: Trouble breathing or shortness of breath. Choking. Chest or upper belly pain or pressure lasting 2 minutes or more. Fainting, sudden dizziness, or weakness. Changes in vision. Confusion or changes in mental status or unusual behavior. Any sudden or severe pain. Uncontrolled bleeding.
22 Αυγ 2018 · Learn how to deal with signs of stroke, heart attack, poisoning, choking, bleeding and other urgent medical situations.
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In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include: Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen. Sudden dizziness. Confusion. Severe or persistent vomiting. Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough.
Adult Medical Emergency Symptoms. Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath. Chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure lasting two minutes or more. Fainting, sudden dizziness, weakness. Changes in vision. Choking. Head or spine injury.
For the most critical medical situations — like a heart attack or stroke — call 911 for an ambulance. You should not drive yourself if you’re suffering severe chest pain or impaired vision, bleeding severely or if you might faint.
