Should I Go to the ER?

Emergency Triage Guide

This interactive guide helps you determine the appropriate level of care for your symptoms. Answer a few questions to get a recommendation.

Should I Go to the ER?

This interactive guide helps you determine the appropriate level of care for your symptoms. Answer a few questions to get a recommendation.

When to Call 911

  • Chest pain or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
  • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  • Sudden numbness, weakness, especially on one side
  • Sudden confusion or trouble speaking
  • Sudden severe headache with no known cause
  • Uncontrolled bleeding
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Signs of stroke: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty
Call 911

This guide is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical judgment. When in doubt, always seek emergency care.

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