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First Aid & Emergencies: When to Call 911

One of your most powerful tools is your own observation.

If you have chest pain or pressure that lasts more than a couple of minutes, or if it comes back, it's time to call 911.

If it happens suddenly and is keeping you from your everyday activities, have someone drive you to the emergency room.

Call 911 if you suddenly have blurry vision, double vision, or loss of vision.

You can usually treat a minor first-degree burn at home.

You should go to the emergency room if there's blood in the vomit or you have other symptoms, like severe headache or abdominal pain, confusion, or fast breathing or heart rate.

A bump on the head can be serious and need immediate medical care.

If you can see yellow fatty tissue under the first layer of skin, you should get to the emergency room.

Pain that doesn't get better or happens with vomiting could be something serious like an inflamed appendix.

This can be caused by an injury or infection, but it also can be a sign of serious problems in your abdomen.

If a baby younger than 3 months old has a temperature of more than 100.4 F, she needs to be seen right away.

These are two of the most common symptoms of stroke. Don't take any chances -- call 911 right away.

If you think you have a broken bone, see a doctor as soon as possible.

If you've never had one before, are pregnant, or have diabetes, a seizure calls for emergency medical care.

It is not always a sign of something serious, particularly spotting or light bleeding in the first trimester, but you should note your symptoms and call your doctor.

Even a minor injury can be serious if you take blood thinners.

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Trust Your Gut

One of your most powerful tools is your own observation. Most of us have a sense for when a situation is dangerous. If your instinct or intuition tells you it's serious, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. It's always better to err on the side of caution when it comes to your health.

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Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS on Friday, December 02, 2016

First Aid & Emergencies: When to Call 911

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