Warning-sign checks
Pancreas transplant: when to get help
Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911Call emergency services for severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, fainting, uncontrolled bleeding, or sudden severe abdominal pain.
Do not drive yourself in an emergency.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
- Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
- Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
- Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
- Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
- Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
- Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
- Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
- Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen todayContact the transplant team promptly if test results change or you are unsure about a medicine dose.
Call the transplant team urgently for:
- Fever, chills, or feeling suddenly unwell
- Increasing abdominal pain or swelling
- Redness, warmth, fluid, or opening at the incision
- Repeated vomiting or inability to keep medicines down
- Unexpectedly rising blood glucose
- Much less urine, especially after a kidney transplant
- New diarrhea that could affect medicine absorption
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointmentRoutine appointments and planned blood tests are essential even when you feel well.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Pancreas transplant. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.