When to go to a hospital

Emergency Guidance

If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call local emergency services immediately. Do not wait.

Go to the Emergency Room Immediately If You Experience:

Breathing Problems

• Severe shortness of breath
• Difficulty breathing while lying down
• Choking sensation
• Blue lips or fingertips

Cardiac Symptoms

• Chest pain or pressure
• Pain radiating to arm, jaw, or back
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat
• Feeling of impending doom

Neurological Signs

• Sudden severe headache
• Confusion or disorientation
• Difficulty speaking
• One-sided weakness
• Vision changes
• Loss of consciousness

Severe Bleeding

• Bleeding that won't stop with pressure
• Bleeding through bandages
• Blood in urine, stool, or vomit

Signs of Serious Infection

• Very high fever (over 39°C/102°F)
• Chills and shaking
• Red streaks spreading from wound
• Rapid heart rate with fever

Before You Go

If possible, bring:

• Your medical documents and procedure records
• List of current medications
• Clinic contact information
• Insurance information

What to Tell the Emergency Room

1. What procedure you had and when
2. Where it was performed
3. Your current medications
4. When symptoms started
5. Any allergies

Emergency Numbers

• Turkey: 112 (Ambulance/General Emergency)
• UK: 999
• USA: 911
• Germany: 112
• Europe (General): 112

Remember: When in doubt, it is always better to be evaluated and find out everything is okay than to delay treatment for a serious condition.