Radical prostatectomy: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911

   Call emergency services for severe shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting, uncontrolled bleeding or signs of a stroke such as sudden weakness or difficulty speaking.

   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

   Seek urgent advice if:

   • The catheter stops draining, especially with increasing lower abdominal pain
   • You develop a fever at or above the threshold your team provided
   • A wound becomes increasingly red, swollen, painful or begins draining pus
   • Urine contains large clots or bleeding is increasing
   • One leg becomes newly painful or swollen
   • Pain, vomiting or constipation is worsening despite the recommended treatment
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
3. 3

   Does any of this apply?

   Book an appointment

   For routine concerns, contact your team during normal hours about wound care, catheter supplies, persistent constipation, rehabilitation or questions about returning to work.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

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