A Decision Chart (When to Call Your Doctor Chart) is provided
for each topic. By using the decision chart and using your common sense, you
should be able to select one of the five following Decision Chart categories:
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Call 911 Now (you may need an ambulance)
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Call Your Doctor Now (night or day)
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Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9 am and 4 pm)
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Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours
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Parent Care at Home
When in doubt, call or see your doctor NOW! Or go to the closest emergency
department.
Additional Resources:
 How
to use the Child Health Topics pages
Parent
responses to illness & injury
Reviewers
of clinical content
Disclaimer
Notice: The information contained in these topics is not intended to be
a substitute for professional medical advice, it is provided for educational
purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this
information.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other
qualified health care provider before starting any new treatment or
discontinuing an existing treatment. Talk with your healthcare provider about
any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Nothing contained in
these topics is intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.
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