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Shortness of breath and respiratory distress are life-threatening emergencies requiring immediate diagnosis and intervention within 15-30 minutes to prevent respiratory

Orthopedic injuries and fractures are time-critical emergencies requiring immediate diagnosis and intervention within 1-2 hours to prevent compartment syndrome, vascular

Seizures and altered mental status are life-threatening emergencies requiring immediate diagnosis and intervention within 30-60 minutes to prevent status epilepticus,

Severe abdominal pain is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate diagnosis and intervention within 1-2 hours to prevent peritonitis, septic shock,

Chest pain suggestive of myocardial infarction is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate diagnosis and intervention within 90 minutes to prevent

Syncope of suspected cardiac origin is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate diagnosis and intervention within 30-60 minutes to prevent sudden

Cardiopulmonary compromise means the heart, the lungs or both are struggling so badly that the body is not getting enough

What to bring to emergency room? Essential items include photo ID (driver’s license or passport), insurance cards (front and back),

Urgent care or ER for chest pain? Choose the emergency room, and if the pain could be a heart attack,