When Should I Go to the Emergency Room?
When severe medical conditions or life-threatening injuries happen, our emergency departments in Florida are ready to provide care at a moments notice.. If you or a loved one need to be admitted, you'll get seamless care from our hospital and specialty service providers.
Our Cleveland Clinic Florida emergency rooms provide care for the sickest patients — from severe medical problems to critical injuries. Below are examples of when you should seek emergency care:
- Accidents (falls, car crashes).
- Chest pain.
- Coughing up or vomiting blood.
- Drug overdose.
- Fever.
- Head injury.
- Injuries caused by violence and major trauma.
- Life-threatening conditions.
- Loss of consciousness.
- Poisoning.
- Severe burns.
- Severe headache.
- Severe or persistent abdominal pain.
- Shortness of breath.
- Stroke symptoms.
- Suicidal feelings.
- Uncontrolled or excessive bleeding.
Have questions about payment?
Most insurance plans are accepted. Payment, including co-pays, is required at time of service.
Not Sure Where to Go for Care?
The emergency room is a busy place! Longer wait times are common. If your condition isn’t life-threatening, know that your insurance company could deny payment. In that case, please consider alternative walk-in options such as a Cleveland Clinic Express Care® Clinic or urgent care clinic. You can also see a provider with a virtual visit from your laptop, tablet or smart phone using Cleveland Clinic Express Care® Online.