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What Constitutes a Medical Emergency?
- Chest pain or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Sudden confusion, difficulty speaking, or facial drooping
- Severe bleeding that does not stop
- Loss of consciousness or unresponsiveness
- Severe burns, fractures with visible bone, or deep wounds
- Seizures or convulsions
- Allergic reaction with difficulty breathing or swelling of throat
- Sudden severe headache, vision loss, or numbness
- Thoughts of harming yourself or others
What to Do in an Emergency
Call your local emergency number immediately.
- United States / Canada: 911
- United Kingdom: 999 or 112
- European Union: 112
- India: 112 or 108 (ambulance)
- Australia: 000
- Check local emergency numbers for your country before traveling
Do not drive yourself to the hospital during a medical emergency. Call for an ambulance. Do not delay seeking emergency care to search this website or contact us.
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Last updated: 2026-06-01
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