PUBLISHED ONMarch 11, 2019 10:25 PM
When should you seek medical attention?
Here are some warning signs that may be a cause for concern.
- Chest pain or heart attacks
- Sudden and severe shortness of breath
- Blurred vision
- Severe burns
- Significant head injuries
- Choking
- Excessive bleeding
- Severe abdominal pain
- High fever in babies
- Loss of consciousness
- Broken bones
- Large open wounds and burns
- Concussions
- Seizures or fits
- Persistent vomiting and diarrhoea
Preparing for an emergency:
You should have the following emergency information ready:
- Address to the nearest hospital
- The quickest route to get there
- Ambulance / Fire emergency number
- Police emergency number
- Any known medical conditions in the family
- Health insurance information
If you suspect you are having a medical emergency, go to the nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) department.
Article reviewed by Dr Othello Dave, deputy medical director at Parkway Hospitals
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