How do you decide when a medical condition rises to the level of a medical "emergency?"  The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) offers a list of warning signs that indicate a medical emergency:

•    Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
•    Chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure
•    Fainting, sudden dizziness, weakness
•    Changes in vision
•    Confusion or changes in mental status
•    Any sudden or severe pain
•    Uncontrolled bleeding
•    Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea
•    Coughing or vomiting blood
•    Suicidal feelings
•    Difficulty speaking
•    Shortness of breath
•    Unusual abdominal pain

If you experience any of the above symptoms and live on campus, please contact Public Safety to coordinate transportation to the Emergency Room.

If you live off-campus, report to the nearest emergency room.  You should have a friend drive you, call a cab, or an ambulance.