Emergency care
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If someone’s life is in danger, don’t wait — call 103 (ambulance) or 112 (emergency services). Calls are free from any phone.
Call an ambulance immediately if there is
- chest pain lasting 5 minutes or longer;
- sudden weakness or numbness of an arm, leg or one side of the face, or difficulty speaking;
- difficulty breathing or choking;
- loss of consciousness or seizures;
- heavy bleeding, serious injury or a large burn;
- rapid swelling of the face or throat after a sting, medicine or food;
- suspected poisoning.
Signs of a stroke: Face — Arms — Speech
- Face. Ask the person to smile: does one side droop?
- Arms. Ask them to raise both arms: does one drift down?
- Speech. Ask them to repeat a simple phrase: is speech slurred?
If you see any of these signs, call 103 and note the time the symptoms started.
Help at Avicenna
Our inpatient department works around the clock. If you are under the care of our doctors and feel worse, call the reception: 8 (7162) 72-33-33. Emergency care for life-threatening conditions is provided free of charge.