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When Should You Go Directly To The Emergency Room?

 
What are life-threatening or serious-injury emergencies?

Life at risk:

1.   you have difficulty breathing or can't catch your breath
2.   you are having chest pain
3.   choking
4.   bleeding heavily and can't stop it
5.   suddenly unable to move or speak
6.   losing consciousness or fainting
7.   having a seizure
8.   in a lot of pain especially if it is of sudden onset
9.   having symptoms of being poisoned

 

Danger of permanent injury:

1.     been deeply cut or severely burned
2.     been attacked by an animal or another person
3.     broken bones

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