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:
A first seizure or a seizure lasting longer than instructed
Sudden weakness, facial drooping, speech trouble, or loss of vision
Collapse, severe confusion, or difficulty waking
Trouble breathing or chest pain
Heavy wound bleeding or clear fluid leaking continuously
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
Contact your surgical team promptly for fever, increasing wound redness, fluid leaking from the wound or nose, worsening headache, repeated vomiting, increasing drowsiness, or uncontrolled pain.
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
Questions about tiredness, mild stable discomfort, medicines, activity, work, or routine wound care can usually wait for normal clinic hours.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Brain surgery. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.