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 medical help for trouble breathing, facial or throat swelling, chest pain, fainting, severe bleeding, sudden confusion, or new severe weakness.
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 the team promptly for:
Increasing redness, warmth, swelling, drainage, or pain at a line site
Fever or chills after treatment
Ongoing vomiting, dizziness, tingling, or muscle cramps
Bleeding that does not stop with firm pressure
New swelling of the arm, neck, or leg near a catheter
These symptoms need urgent assessment rather than waiting for a routine follow-up visit.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
For routine questions, contact your treatment unit during normal hours about scheduling, medication instructions, mild fatigue, or expected bruising.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Plasmapheresis. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.