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 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