HEALTH & WELLNESS
KNOW WHEN TO GET ER CARE
We understand you might
have unsettling feelings
about ER care right now.
Every medical emergency
is stressful, but experiencing one during
the current circumstances can cause even
more concern. To help you prepare for
any emergency, here are some of the most
serious symptoms that will always warrant
an immediate call to 911 or trip to the ER:
Sudden changes in your ability to
speak, feeling confused or experiencing
weakness or numbness on one side
of your body may be symptoms of a
stroke or another neurological condition.
Seconds matter, so act fast by calling 911.
A stroke can also cause changes in vision,
disorientation, drowsiness, sudden and
severe headache and sudden dizziness.
Difficulty breathing is a common
symptom of COVID-19 and other serious
conditions, including heart attack, heart
disease, lung disease, blood clots, allergic
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reactions, and others.
Severe broken bones or head
injuries from slips, falls and accidents
require examination. For head injuries,
it’s important to watch out for excessive
sleepiness, changes in speech, confusion,
loss of consciousness, nausea or vomiting
and persistent drowsiness.
If vomiting and/or diarrhea occurs
for over 24 hours and with any of
these symptoms – confusion, difficulty
breathing, feeling lethargic, fever greater
than 101 degrees Fahrenheit, severe
headache, stiff neck or vomiting blood –
go to your nearest ER or call 911 for help.
Sudden or persistent chest pain,
pressure, tightness or aching can be
symptoms of a heart attack. The pain can
also spread to your arms, neck, jaw or
back. Other symptoms of a heart attack
include abdominal pain, dizziness,
fatigue, heartburn, nausea, shortness of
breath and sweating.
A sudden severe pain that isn’t going
away, including uncontrolled bleeding
or headache, should be evaluated by an
emergency medical professional.
If you’re experiencing a medical
emergency, don’t delay seeking
AdventHealth care. If you are able to
safely get to an ER on your own or with
the help of a loved one, locate your nearest
AdventHealth ER or dial 911 for immediate
assistance. 9
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