When to call 911

Content added June 25, 2025

When to call 911

•      Choking
•      Stopped breathing
•      Head injury with passing out, fainting, or confusion
•      Injury to neck or spine, particularly if there is loss of feeling or inability to move
•      Electric shock or lightning strike
•      Severe burn
•      Severe chest painor pressure
•      Severe shortness of breath
•      Seizure that lasted more than 1 minute or from which the person does not rapidly awaken
•      Suddenly not able to speak, see, walk, or move
•      Suddenly weak or drooping on one side of the body