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What to Do in An Emergency

What to Do in An Emergency

In a life-threatening emergency:

Dial 911 for an ambulance, or proceed immediately to the emergency department.

The following are examples of emergency situations, based on guidelines from the American College of Emergency Physicians:

  • Loss of consciousness
  • Bleeding that won't stop
  • Chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure
  • Sudden dizziness, weakness or change in vision
  • Severe or persistent vomiting
  • Any sudden, severe pain
  • Suicidal or homicidal feelings
  • Confusion or change in mental status
  • Coughing up or vomiting blood
  • Severe weakness on one side of the body
  • Possible poisoning or overdose
  • Severe shortness of breath
  • Severe reaction to an insect bite or medication

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    Portsmouth, NH 3801

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