Bone lesion biopsy: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911

   Call emergency services for uncontrolled bleeding, fainting, severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, or a limb that suddenly becomes pale, cold, very painful, or difficult to move.

   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
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
2. 2

   Is any of this happening?

   Be seen today

   Contact your healthcare team promptly for increasing pain, swelling, redness, warmth, drainage, fever, or chills.

   Also seek prompt advice for new numbness, weakness, difficulty moving the limb, or inability to bear weight when you were previously told it was safe.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
3. 3

   Does any of this apply?

   Book an appointment

   A small amount of soreness or bruising can be part of routine recovery.

   Questions about dressings, activity, or pending results can usually wait for normal office hours unless symptoms are worsening.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

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