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Warning-sign checks

Rapp Hodgkin syndrome: 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. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Call emergency services now if someone has trouble breathing, becomes confused or unresponsive, has a seizure, or collapses.

    These symptoms may occur with severe overheating or another serious problem.

    Do not delay emergency care when there is confusion, fainting, or a seizure.

    These usually need assessment but are not automatically emergencies.

    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. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Get urgent medical advice for:

    • Eye pain, strong light sensitivity, or a sudden change in vision
    • Spreading redness, swelling, pus, or fever with a skin wound
    • Inability to drink or keep fluids down
    • A baby who is struggling to feed, choking, or not gaining weight
    • Signs of overheating that do not improve quickly with cooling
  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Arrange routine follow-up for new dental pain, changes in hearing, repeated ear or eye infections, worsening skin problems, speech concerns, or difficulty managing heat.

The article also says

Move a person with possible overheating to a cooler place while arranging help.

Remove unnecessary outer clothing and begin safe cooling if possible.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Rapp Hodgkin syndrome. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.