Before anything else
Is anyone in danger right now, or has something changed suddenly?
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If anyone is in danger, call 911 now
Then read Sheet 25, When to call, and who. The lists below are from that sheet.
Call emergency services now
- A fall with a head strike, or any fall they cannot get up from
- Sudden weakness on one side, a drooping face, sudden loss of speech
- Trouble breathing, or chest pain
- A seizure
- Choking
- Bleeding that will not stop
- Unconscious, or cannot be roused
Call the doctor today
- Confusion clearly worse over days rather than months
- New incontinence, or a strong smell, or pain passing urine
- Fever
- Not eating or drinking for a day
- No bowel movement for three days
- New coughing while eating or drinking
- New hallucinations, or sudden fear
- Anything new within days of a medicine change
From Sheet 25, free to everyone. If you are in a hospital, ask for delirium to be considered, out loud, on arrival.
Question 1 of 2
What has been changing lately?
Pick the one that sounds most like the last little while. There is no wrong answer.
Question 2 of 2
Where would a little help be most welcome first?
Pick one. The others will still be here.
A good place to start
Start with these
An organizing tool, not medical advice. The care plan comes from the clinician. When things change, come back and run this again.