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 911
Seek emergency help for trouble breathing, chest pain, fainting, confusion, uncontrolled bleeding, or severe rapidly worsening pain.
Use your local emergency number rather than waiting for a routine appointment.
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 today
Seek prompt medical advice for worsening pain, repeated vomiting, increasing wound redness, pus, difficulty urinating, a swollen painful leg, or a fever at or above the threshold listed in your discharge instructions.
And for anyone, someone who:
has a wound that is hot, spreading red, or leaking pus
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
For routine questions about dressings, activity, diet, bowel movements, or returning to work, contact the surgical team during normal hours.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Robotic surgery. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.