Only call 911 for help in an emergency situation. If your child is experiencing a life-threatening condition or urgent health crisis, you should call 911. Pediatric health crises may include, but aren’t limited to:
Bleeding that doesn’t stop with direct pressure.
Choking.
Gasping, turning colors, or difficulty breathing.
Symptoms of stroke.
Ingesting poison.
Severe asthma attack.
Unconsciousness or lack of response.
Serious injury from an accident.