When to use the Emergency Room

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When to use the Emergency Room?

Emergency rooms are open 24 hours a day. You need to go to the emergency room if you think your life is in danger. If you believe you need immediate medical care to prevent you from being hurt permanently, you need to get medical help quickly. Go to the emergency room or call 911 right away if you have any of these problems:

Bleeding that won’t stop
A broken bone
Chest pain or other severe pain
A bad burn
Poisoning
Seizures
Shock
Fainting/unconsciousness
Gun or knife wounds
Drug overdose
Suddenly not able to see, move or speak
Breathing problems