When to Visit the ER vs. Our Clinic 急诊指南

Life-threatening or severe symptoms requiring immediate intervention:

• Chest pain or pressure 胸痛或胸闷 — Could indicate heart attack
• Stroke symptoms 中风症状 — Sudden numbness, confusion, difficulty speaking, vision loss
• Severe bleeding 严重出血 — Uncontrolled bleeding that won't stop
• Difficulty breathing 呼吸困难 — Severe shortness of breath or choking
• Loss of consciousness 失去意识 — Fainting, unresponsiveness
• Severe allergic reaction 严重过敏反应 — Anaphylaxis, swelling of throat
• Seizures 癫痫发作 — Especially first-time or prolonged seizures
• Severe head injury 严重头部损伤 — Head trauma with confusion or vomiting
• Suspected poisoning 疑似中毒 — Ingestion of toxic substances
• Severe burns 严重烧伤 — Large area or chemical/electrical burns
• Broken bones with deformity 骨折变形 — Visible bone displacement
• Suicidal thoughts 自杀念头 — Call 988 (Suicide Hotline) or 911