When to call 911

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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 pain or 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

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