Go to the emergency room for injuries that are serious or that may be life-threatening. These include:
Amputation of a body part
Electrical shock
Fractures that are open or angulated
Severe bleeding due to injury or trauma
Severe burns
Dehydration
Chest pains that could be related to heart attack
Severe abdominal pain
Call 911 immediately if you have a medical emergency and need transportation to the hospital.